Quick answers
- Does James A. Noriega Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Noriega Jr. 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 James A. Noriega Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 712 Original Medicare patients and 2,252 services for James A. Noriega Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James A. Noriega Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1962538678. 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 James A. Noriega Jr., 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 | 712 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,252 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)819 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)314 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)294 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)117 services
- X-ray of foot, 2 views (73620)76 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes49%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where James A. Noriega Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Noriega Jr. 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.
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Ochsner University Hospital and ClinicsLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190006
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190102
- Park Place Surgical HospitalLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190255
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Noriega Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 203 W Brentwood Blvd, Suite 2Lafayette, LA 70506 (337) 981‑4001
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962538678 |
| 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