James Noriega, DPM
NPI 1962538678 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Noriega, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1962538678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962538678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PD234R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,992 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 | 819 | $79 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 314 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 294 | $96 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 117 | $28 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 76 | $23 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 62 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 114 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 94 | 33 |
| Silver Sulfadiazinebrand: Ssd | 85 | 69 |
| Cephalexin | 68 | 62 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 65 | 55 |
| Celecoxib | 55 | 40 |
| Ketoconazole | 52 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,304 across 42 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3521 Highway 190 Ste QEunice, LA 70535-5135Phone: (337) 981-4001Fax: (337) 981-5148
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-26
- Last updated
- 2019-08-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Noriega's NPI number?
- James Noriega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962538678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Noriega's specialty?
- James Noriega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Noriega located?
- James Noriega's practice location on file with NPPES is 203 W Brentwood Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506-6190.
- What is James Noriega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Noriega is (337) 981-4001.
- Does James Noriega accept Medicare?
- James Noriega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Noriega's NPI active?
- Yes — James Noriega's NPI (1962538678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.