Joseph Cefalu, MD
NPI 1881695088 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Cefalu, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1881695088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881695088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 015639 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,009 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 463 | $89 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 372 | $14 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 198 | $62 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 176 | $176 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 166 | $130 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 611 | 132 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 578 | 151 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 571 | 165 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 560 | 134 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 548 | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 495 | 112 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31
- Certified
- 2026-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Cefalu's NPI number?
- Joseph Cefalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881695088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Cefalu's specialty?
- Joseph Cefalu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Cefalu located?
- Joseph Cefalu's practice location on file with NPPES is 5231 Brittany Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-9143.
- What is Joseph Cefalu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Cefalu is (225) 769-0933.
- Does Joseph Cefalu accept Medicare?
- Joseph Cefalu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Cefalu's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Cefalu's NPI (1881695088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.