ALBERTO M. LOPEZ M.D. – NPI #1407046949
Hospitalist
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
ALBERTO LOPEZ is a hospitalist located in GRETNA, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1407046949 to ALBERTO LOPEZ on July 31, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jul 13, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALBERTO LOPEZ below.
NPI Profile for
ALBERTO M. LOPEZ
(about 19 years ago)
GRETNA, LA 70056 Phone: (504) 392-3131 Fax:
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121 Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Identifiers for ALBERTO LOPEZ
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | LA | 1091057 | |
| MEDICAID | MS | 05832006 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist (Primary) |
LA | MD.201430 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
ALBERTO LOPEZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
- OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION1516 JEFFERSON HWY
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- OCHSNER HOME HEALTH OF NEW ORLEANS3500 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, STE 220
METAIRIE, LA 70002
- OCHSNER HOME HEALTH OF NEW ORLEANS3500 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, STE 220
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