Quick answers
- Does Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian 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 Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 308 services for Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian's NPI number?
- 1467891358. 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 Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 308 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)52 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)26 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout (94727)24 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)24 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%
- COPD53%
- Diabetes47%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
Hospitals where Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian 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.
- Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190183
- Ochsner St Anne General HospitalRaceland, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191324
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1990 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 (985) 868‑9300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos E. Viteri-Yaquian as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Louisiana Medical Associates113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Houma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houma, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Louisiana Medical Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467891358 |
| 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