Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Luis Cerda, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1780944702
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
502 Elm St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871022512
(505) 843-2525
fax (505) 843-2819

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2023-1195

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780944702. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
104
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$9,788
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 77 39 $81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 27 27 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,632
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 32 $8,612.57
Davol Inc. 3 $719.63
ATRICURE, INC. 12 $495.24
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 8 $241.13
Stryker Corporation 3 $170.69
ABIOMED 5 $160.03
Haemonetics Corporation 1 $120.06
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $51.70
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. 2 $43.09
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $18.25

By nature of payment

Education
$5,500
Travel and Lodging
$2,814
Food and Beverage
$2,310
Gift
$9

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Luis Cerda's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Cerda practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Luis Cerda practice?
Dr. Luis Cerda practices at 502 Elm St Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871022512. Office phone: 5058432525.
What is Dr. Luis Cerda's NPI?
Dr. Luis Cerda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780944702, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Cerda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Cerda accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Cerda commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.