Quick answers
- Does Waldemar Torres-Carlo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Waldemar Torres-Carlo 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 Waldemar Torres-Carlo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 526 Original Medicare patients and 12,384 services for Waldemar Torres-Carlo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Waldemar Torres-Carlo's NPI number?
- 1275528051. 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 Waldemar Torres-Carlo, 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 | 526 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,384 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)6,660 services
- Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (J2778)1,472 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,136 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)711 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)650 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%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Waldemar Torres-Carlo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Waldemar Torres-Carlo 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.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190015
Practice locations
Addresses where Waldemar Torres-Carlo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10202 Jefferson Hwy, Suite DBaton Rouge, LA 70809
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Waldemar Torres-Carlo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Retina and Vitreous of Louisiana, Inc.3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Retina and Vitreous of Louisiana, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ponce School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275528051 |
| 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