Quick answers
- Does Richard Colon-Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Colon-Ortiz 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 Richard Colon-Ortiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 761 Original Medicare patients and 3,342 services for Richard Colon-Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Colon-Ortiz's NPI number?
- 1982794640. 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 Richard Colon-Ortiz, 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 | 761 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,342 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,474 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)383 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)361 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)309 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)120 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Diabetes48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
Hospitals where Richard Colon-Ortiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Colon-Ortiz 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
- Fmol Health Our Lady of the AngelsBogalusa, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190312
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Riverside Medical CenterFranklinton, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191313
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Colon-Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 433 Plaza StBogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 730‑6706
- 71070 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (225) 456‑5383
- 811 Autumn PlMandeville, LA 70471 (985) 635‑6943
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Colon-Ortiz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Our Lady of the Angels Hospital Inc78 clinicians in the group
- Cardiovascular Specialty Care Center of Covington, LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other cardiologists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Our Lady of the Angels Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982794640 |
| 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