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Based in Lafayette, LA, James A. Noriega, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. James graduated from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. James is also listed as specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,256 Medicare patients across 1,992 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1962538678 identifies this record in the national registry.
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203 W BRENTWOOD BLVD STE 2
Lafayette, LA 70506
3521 Highway 190 Ste Q
Eunice, LA 70535
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Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
1,992 services · 1,256 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
314 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
62 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Repair of toe tendon | Procedure | 28010 |
35 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Permanent removal fingernail or toenail | Procedure | 11750 |
22 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | Procedure | 11730 |
17 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Noriega is a podiatry in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Dr. Noriega is listed at 203 W Brentwood Blvd Ste 2, Lafayette, LA 70506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (337) 981-4001. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Noriega's National Provider Identifier is 1962538678. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Noriega attended Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Noriega has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Noriega performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and repair of toe tendon; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of foot, 2 views; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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