Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jorge Contreras, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Metairie, LA
- NPI 1699814053
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3800 Houma Blvd, Ste 250
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-3272
fax (504) 456-6600 - Mailing address
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3800 Houma Bvd, Ste 250
Metairie, LA 70006
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 12, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #023608
- Medicaid
- LA #1496430
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699814053. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
898
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$101,046
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 640 | 103 | $122 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 83 | 50 | $174 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 74 | 27 | $14 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 30 | 30 | $14 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 25 | 25 | $125 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 25 | 13 | $1 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 21 | 20 | $182 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,871
Transactions
80
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 25 | $597.66 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 12 | $424.03 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 4 | $166.69 | |
| Antares Pharma, Inc. | 10 | $161.92 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 11 | $154.46 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 4 | $66.51 | |
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | 2 | $59.83 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 2 | $57.77 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $41.92 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $38.22 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $37.88 | |
| Tolmar, Inc. | 2 | $27.50 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $21.49 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $14.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,366
Patients
780
Total drug cost
$286,152
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 379 | 123 | $2,633 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 327 | 105 | $3,632 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 244 | 79 | $4,405 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 189 | 48 | $2,679 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 181 | 64 | $1,658 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 174 | 53 | $755 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 115 | 36 | $232 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 114 | 43 | $673 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 114 | 41 | $1,644 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 105 | 24 | $164,406 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jorge Contreras's medical specialty?
Dr. Jorge Contreras practices Internal Medicine Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Jorge Contreras practice?
Dr. Jorge Contreras practices at 3800 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006. Office phone: 5048853272.
What is Dr. Jorge Contreras's NPI?
Dr. Jorge Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699814053, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jorge Contreras accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jorge Contreras accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jorge Contreras commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.