Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Diego Aviles, MD

Pediatric Nephrology Physician (CMS: Pediatric Medicine) · Pediatrics Physician · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1538182548
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Children's Hospital - Nephrology, 200 Henry Clay Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 896-9238
Additional location
8200 Constantin Blvd Fl 4
Baton Rouge, LA 708093481
(225) 765-5500
fax (225) 765-1202
Mailing address
200 Henry Clay Ave
New Orleans, LA 701185720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 5, 2025
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2080P0210X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #10448R
Medicaid (2)
LA #1989711 · MS #00122248

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538182548. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
75
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$9,238
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 56 13 $117
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 19 15 $141

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,043
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $2,000.00
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $22.41
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $20.85

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,000
Food and Beverage
$43

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
94
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$2,934
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 39 13 $191
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 17 0 $181
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 14 0 $1,969
Calcitriol Generic 12 0 $519
Prednisone Generic 12 0 $75

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Diego Aviles's medical specialty?
Dr. Diego Aviles practices Pediatric Nephrology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Diego Aviles practice?
Dr. Diego Aviles practices at Children's Hospital - Nephrology, New Orleans, LA 70118. Office phone: 5048969238.
What is Dr. Diego Aviles's NPI?
Dr. Diego Aviles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538182548, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Diego Aviles accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Diego Aviles accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Diego Aviles commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.