Katherine Baumgarten, MD
NPI 1972569168 · Infectious Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Baumgarten, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1972569168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972569168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- MD12667R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 33 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | — |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya | 29 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | — |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,852 across 3 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Baumgarten's NPI number?
- Katherine Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972569168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Baumgarten's specialty?
- Katherine Baumgarten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Baumgarten located?
- Katherine Baumgarten's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Katherine Baumgarten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Baumgarten is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Katherine Baumgarten accept Medicare?
- Katherine Baumgarten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Baumgarten's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Baumgarten's NPI (1972569168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.