Quick answers
- Does Kathy J. Carstarphen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kathy J. Carstarphen 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 Kathy J. Carstarphen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Kathy J. Carstarphen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kathy J. Carstarphen's NPI number?
- 1235405044. 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 Kathy J. Carstarphen, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 227 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)23 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a (G0179)22 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 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 cholesterol74%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Diabetes55%
- Depression53%
- Arthritis51%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kathy J. Carstarphen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kathy J. Carstarphen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in New Orleans
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235405044 |
| 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
- 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