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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Orlando Deffer, MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Orlando Deffer, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Metairie, LA and New Orleans, LA. NPI 1588836621. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Orlando Deffer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
MaleGender (as listed)
East Jefferson Physicians Group LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Orlando Deffer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Orlando Deffer at 3 hospitals: East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center Acute and Touro Infirmary. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Orlando Deffer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Orlando Deffer's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Orlando Deffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Orlando Deffer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Orlando Deffer?
(504) 503-4102, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Orlando Deffer's NPI number?
1588836621. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Orlando Deffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Orlando Deffer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Orlando Deffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Orlando Deffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Metairie

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588836621
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians