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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Diego A. Lara, MD

Sees patients in New Orleans, LA · Kenner, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Diego A. Lara, MD is a cardiologist at 1315 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Phone: (504) 842-3900. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1891953741. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1315 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (504) 842‑3900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Ochsner Clinic LLC
  • Medical school: Tulane University School Of Medicine · graduated 2008 (18 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Diego A. Lara, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Diego A. Lara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Diego A. Lara 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.
What is Diego A. Lara's NPI number?
1891953741. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Diego A. Lara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Diego A. Lara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in New Orleans

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Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891953741
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians