Quick answers
- Does Anthony J. Lama accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthony J. Lama accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Anthony J. Lama see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 111 Original Medicare patients and 975 services for Anthony J. Lama. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anthony J. Lama's NPI number?
- 1134161946. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Anthony J. Lama, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 111 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 975 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)264 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)135 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)121 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)72 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)69 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease66%
- Diabetes59%
- Arthritis41%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Anthony J. Lama works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthony J. Lama at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
- West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190039
Practice locations
Addresses where Anthony J. Lama is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3439 Prytania St, Suite 500New Orleans, LA 70115
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Nephrologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134161946 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians