Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Claudia Kelso, MD, MPH

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

  • NPI 1710540042
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1401 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212426
(504) 842-7508
fax (504) 842-8078
Additional location
701 W 5Th St
Odessa, TX 797634206
(432) 703-5375
Mailing address
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2022
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #331244 · Texas #695430

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710540042. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
85
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,452
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 64 38 $95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 16 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 101 peers in New Orleans Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$122
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $122.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$122

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
699
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$25,356
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 89 31 $267
Losartan Potassium Generic 80 30 $869
Alendronate Sodium Generic 78 20 $445
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 72 33 $823
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 59 22 $1,057
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 57 22 $298
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 46 21 $533
Lisinopril Generic 36 11 $202
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 33 0 $324
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 31 0 $19,858

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Claudia Kelso's medical specialty?
Dr. Claudia Kelso practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Claudia Kelso practice?
Dr. Claudia Kelso practices at 1401 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212426. Office phone: 5048427508.
What is Dr. Claudia Kelso's NPI?
Dr. Claudia Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710540042, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Claudia Kelso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Claudia Kelso accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Claudia Kelso 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 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.