Quick answers
- Does Luis M. Espinoza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis M. Espinoza 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 Luis M. Espinoza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 648 services for Luis M. Espinoza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis M. Espinoza's NPI number?
- 1346272515. 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 Luis M. Espinoza, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 648 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)131 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)80 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)68 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)63 services
- X-ray of both knees while standing (73565)48 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Luis M. Espinoza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis M. Espinoza 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.
- East Jefferson General HospitalMetairie, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190176
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis M. Espinoza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4921 Airline DrMetairie, LA 70001 (504) 889‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis M. Espinoza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Center for Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346272515 |
| 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