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
- Primary practice
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15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401A
Hammond, LA 704031426
(985) 230-1580
fax (985) 230-1585 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3087
Hammond, LA 704043087
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.