Quick answers
- Does Alton O. Sartor accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alton O. Sartor 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 Alton O. Sartor see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 311 Original Medicare patients and 48,916 services for Alton O. Sartor. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alton O. Sartor's NPI number?
- 1801877501. 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 Alton O. Sartor, 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 | 311 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 48,916 |
| Different services or procedures | 116 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (J9271)5,802 services
- Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg (J1453)5,400 services
- Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj (J9144)3,423 services
- Injection, paclitaxel, 1 mg (J9267)2,962 services
- Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg (J2469)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 pressure66%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)61%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis32%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Alton O. Sartor works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alton O. Sartor 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
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Touro InfirmaryNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190046
Practice locations
Addresses where Alton O. Sartor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4204 Houma Blvd, Fl 2Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 883‑2968
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alton O. Sartor as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC214 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Jefferson Physicians Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801877501 |
| 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