Quick answers
- Does Joseph M. Cefalu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph M. Cefalu 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 Joseph M. Cefalu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 7,315 services for Joseph M. Cefalu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph M. Cefalu's NPI number?
- 1881695088. 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 Joseph M. Cefalu, 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 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,315 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)4,385 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)736 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)463 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)372 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician (93015)198 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Hospitals where Joseph M. Cefalu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph M. Cefalu 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.
- Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190065
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the LakeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190064
- Hood Memorial HospitalAmite, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191309
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph M. Cefalu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5231 Brittany DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 769‑0933
- 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 215Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 767‑9878
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph M. Cefalu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baton Rouge Cardiology Center28 clinicians in the group
- Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center of Baton Rouge LLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other cardiologists in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baton Rouge Cardiology Center
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 | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881695088 |
| 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