DR. KAYIN JEFFERS MD
NPI 1710397104
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New Orleans, LA

Active since May 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Jul 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Kayin Jeffers Md NPPES

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

DR. KAYIN JEFFERS MD (NPI 1710397104) is an individual gastroenterology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (344793) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710397104
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAYIN JEFFERSCredential: MD
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 31, 2025
NPI 1710397104 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 344793 Licensed in GA · 90414 Licensed in IL · 036143311
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kayin Jeffers Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4587882329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211112000782, I20250204003797
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
15 services15 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110007
Location417 Third AvenueAlbany, GA 31703 · Dougherty County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carle Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Urbana, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140091
Location611 West Park StreetUrbana, IL 61801 · Champaign County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.48
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.12

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Kayin Jeffers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kayin Jeffers is 1710397104. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 6, 2014.

Where is Kayin Jeffers located?

Kayin Jeffers practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3000.

What is Kayin Jeffers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Kayin Jeffers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kayin Jeffers is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kayin Jeffers accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Kayin Jeffers 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.

Is Kayin Jeffers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kayin Jeffers is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Carle Foundation Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kayin Jeffers was last updated on January 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.