Orlando Deffer, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Metairie, LA

Orlando Deffer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice East Jefferson Physicians Group Llc and his current practice location is 4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 455-0842.

Orlando Deffer is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 15724R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588836621.

Contact Information

Orlando Deffer, MD
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500,
Metairie, LA 70006-2938
(504) 455-0842
(504) 503-6737



Physician's Profile

Full NameOrlando Deffer
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience30 Years
Location4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500, Metairie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Orlando Deffer graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588836621
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/15/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476612193
  • Enrollment ID: I20081110000271

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Orlando Deffer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588836621NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 15724R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East Jefferson Physicians Group Llc4587660402177

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Entity NameEast Jefferson Physicians Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922293372
PECOS PAC ID: 4587660402
Enrollment ID: O20090127000299

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Entity NameMetairie Physician Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801233648
PECOS PAC ID: 0749424802
Enrollment ID: O20130912000045

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Orlando Deffer, MD
4224 Houma Blvd, Ste 500,
Metairie, LA 70006-2938

Ph: (504) 455-0842
Orlando Deffer, MD
4224 Houma Blvd Ste 500,
Metairie, LA 70006-2938

Ph: (504) 455-0842

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