ORTHOPEDIC CENTER
NPI 1124171673
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Metairie, LA

Q: What is Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Active since January 19, 2007

4921 AIRLINE DR, METAIRIE, LA 70001(504) 889-2663(504) 889-5615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Orthopedic Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ORTHOPEDIC CENTER (NPI 1124171673) is a healthcare organization registered as a sports medicine in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. The organization lists Luis Manuel Espinoza, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124171673

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Legal Business NameORTHOPEDIC CENTER FOR SPORTS MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Location Address4921 AIRLINE DRMetairie, LA 70001-5664

Mailing Address4921 Airline DrMetairie, LA 70001-5664 · (504) 892-6638 · Fax (504) 889-5615

Phone(504) 889-2663

Fax(504) 889-5615

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialLuis Manuel EspinozaPresident · (504) 467-5900

Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2024

✔ NPI 1124171673 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

4921 AIRLINE DR, Metairie, LA 70001

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOrthopedic Center

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1443450LA

Other1124171673LA · Medicare Id Unspecified

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Orthopedic Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Orthopedic Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 5

Orthopedic Surgery4

Physical Therapist in Private Practice3

Hand Surgery1

Pain Management1

Pulmonary Disease1

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Luis Espinoza, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1346272515

4921 AIRLINE DR
Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 889-2663

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Chadwick Murphy

Pain Management

NPI 1093014813

4921 AIRLINE DR
Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 889-2663

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Nicholas Pappas, MD

Hand Surgery

NPI 1376603969

2520 HARVARD AVE FL 1
Metairie, LA 70001

(504) 226-2871

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.5 mi

Thomas Lyons, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1235154287

4228 HOUMA BLVD STE 600B
Metairie, LA 70006

(504) 454-2191

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.6 mi

Charles Murphy, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1386669323

671 W ESPLANADE AVE SUITE 100
Kenner, LA 70065

(504) 467-5900

✔ PECOS5.5 mi

Lara Heyliger, MPT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1588893390

2731 NAPOLEON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 897-6351

✔ Accepts Medicare5.6 mi

Dian Caronna, PT

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1245450485

120 MEADOWCREST STREET SUITE 110
Gretna, LA 70056

(504) 391-7663

✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

Andrea Espinoza, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1700839495

1990 INDUSTRIAL BLVD
Houma, LA 70363

(985) 868-9300

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare41 mi

William Sherman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

NPI 1508037516

7301 HENNESSY BLVD. SUITE 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 766-0050

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare63 mi

Catherine Courtney, P.T.

Physical Therapist in Private Practice

NPI 1194791970

5573 NORMANDY RD
Memphis, TN 38120

(985) 413-4315

356 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery's NPI number?

The NPI number for Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery is 1124171673. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2007. The provider is doing business as Orthopedic Center.

Where is Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery located?

Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery is located at 4921 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001. The listed phone number is (504) 889-2663.

What is Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 5 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Orthopedic Surgery (4), Physical Therapist in Private Practice (3) and Hand Surgery (1). Of these, 2 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Orthopedic Center For Sports Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery was last updated on March 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.