Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arvind Yertha, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hammond, LA

  • NPI 1720178197
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401A
Hammond, LA 704031426
(985) 230-1580
fax (985) 230-1585
Mailing address
Po Box 3087
Hammond, LA 704043087

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2022
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #026339
Medicaid
LA #1045934

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720178197. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,922
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,289
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 616 174 $116
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 278 114 $76
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 248 93 $209
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 174 148 $169
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 123 110 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 122 103 $93
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 99 97 $8
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 98 96 $10
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 93 91 $11
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 27 27 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,592
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 3 $761.11
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 14 $257.04
GENZYME CORPORATION 7 $163.38
Baxter Healthcare 4 $94.63
Pulmonx Corporation 1 $50.10
Mylan Specialty L.P. 2 $47.16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $40.45
Amgen Inc. 2 $36.83
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. 1 $29.30
United Therapeutics Corporation 1 $27.91
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $25.22
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $23.87
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $18.56
Electromed, Inc. 3 $16.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$883
Travel and Lodging
$709

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,229
Patients
393
Total drug cost
$426,387
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 317 131 $10,484
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 212 51 $177,450
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 196 56 $94,602
Montelukast Sodium Generic 83 39 $1,424
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 75 36 $745
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 63 16 $44,705
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 59 23 $35,401
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 41 0 $20,671
Roflumilast Generic 37 0 $4,166
Prednisone Generic 35 15 $150

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Arvind Yertha's medical specialty?
Dr. Arvind Yertha practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Hammond, LA.
Where does Dr. Arvind Yertha practice?
Dr. Arvind Yertha practices at 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401A, Hammond, LA 704031426. Office phone: 9852301580.
What is Dr. Arvind Yertha's NPI?
Dr. Arvind Yertha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720178197, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arvind Yertha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arvind Yertha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arvind Yertha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.