Salvador Caputto, MD
NPI 1972568731 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salvador Caputto, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1972568731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972568731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 013561 (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
273 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$97 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 45 | 15 |
| Potassium Chloride | 40 | 12 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 25 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | — |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 21 | — |
| Acalabrutinib Maleatebrand: Calquence | 20 | — |
| Allopurinol | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,429 across 104 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
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2013-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salvador Caputto's NPI number?
- Salvador Caputto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972568731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salvador Caputto's specialty?
- Salvador Caputto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salvador Caputto located?
- Salvador Caputto's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Foucher St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3515.
- What is Salvador Caputto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salvador Caputto is (504) 897-8970.
- Does Salvador Caputto accept Medicare?
- Salvador Caputto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salvador Caputto's NPI active?
- Yes — Salvador Caputto's NPI (1972568731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.