Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Adrienne Carona, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1235453242
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1542 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 701122865
(504) 568-5600
Mailing address
5205 Chestnut St
New Orleans, LA 701153037

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2017
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #MD.205522 · Louisiana #205522
Medicaid (2)
LA #2105957 · MS #03706525

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235453242. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
295
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,435
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 85 81 $71
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 53 52 $121
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 34 $91
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 31 28 $119
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 31 30 $241
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 13 13 $68
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 13 13 $167
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 12 11 $161
43251 Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 11 11 $186
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 11 11 $146

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in New Orleans Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$207
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Qol Medical, LLC 4 $72.40
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $44.89
Abbvie INC. 2 $42.87
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.86
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $15.55
Genzyme Corporation 1 $13.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$207

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
919
Patients
278
Total drug cost
$165,831
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 238 84 $2,859
Omeprazole Generic 207 83 $2,496
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 94 22 $1,374
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 88 29 $77,376
Promethazine Hcl Generic 45 15 $506
Famotidine Generic 40 14 $678
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 35 0 $822
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 34 0 $42,197
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 29 0 $864
Sucralfate Generic 22 12 $1,580

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Adrienne Carona's medical specialty?
Dr. Adrienne Carona practices Gastroenterology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Adrienne Carona practice?
Dr. Adrienne Carona practices at 1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 701122865. Office phone: 5045685600.
What is Dr. Adrienne Carona's NPI?
Dr. Adrienne Carona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235453242, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Adrienne Carona accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Adrienne Carona accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Adrienne Carona commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.