Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Metairie, LA

  • NPI 1649224593
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 700026320
(504) 836-9820
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #MD.019605
Medicaid
LA #1910295

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649224593. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
445
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$36,541
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 108 89 $96
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 101 15 $50
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 60 17 $50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 46 44 $96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 41 38 $141
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 37 12 $34
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 19 19 $125
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 17 17 $125
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 16 $141

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,760
Patients
1,101
Total drug cost
$35,204
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 499 140 $5,675
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 465 133 $5,559
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 418 131 $5,261
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 416 120 $1,718
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 344 111 $3,211
Lorazepam Generic 275 50 $745
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 251 76 $1,077
Sertraline Hcl Generic 169 56 $1,242
Alendronate Sodium Generic 163 55 $1,329
Gabapentin Generic 160 51 $2,377

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek's medical specialty?
Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek practices Internal Medicine Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek practice?
Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek practices at 2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 700026320. Office phone: 5048369820.
What is Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek's NPI?
Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649224593, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jo Ellen Plunkett-Kasparek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.