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IVO LUKITSCH M.D.
NPI 1962675967
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Ivo Lukitsch M.d. NPPES

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

IVO LUKITSCH M.D. (NPI 1962675967) is an individual nephrology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201945) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962675967
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameIVO LUKITSCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 842-3930
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 2014
✔ NPI 1962675967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 201945
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN317979YH3ULA
Medicaid1056910LA
Medicare PIN4N062LA
Medicaid02083356MS
Medicare PIN4N062DB49LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ivo Lukitsch M.d. 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 ID1052480720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080521000204
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ivo Lukitsch reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215136080 (504) 842-3000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
91 services50 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
70 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
50 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
32 services32 patients
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation 90945
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies the blood when your kidneys can't do their job. The procedure involves circulating your blood through a machine that removes waste products. An evaluation is done beforehand to assess your health and determine the best approach for your treatment.
21 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

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

Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houma, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number190183
Location1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363 · Terrebonne County
Emergency services

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner St Anne General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Raceland, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number191324
Location4608 Highway 1Raceland, LA 70394 · Lafourche 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers37 claims1,792 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers22 claims3,300 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers11 claims1,440 services$1.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers25 claims25 services$18.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
5 suppliers60 claims61 services$12.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. WALTER JORDAN HOYT JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3900
DANIELLE M PICKHAM M.D.
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3000
TAMMY ANN FRANCIPANE RNC CNNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
LINGLING DU M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
DR. BRIAN THOMAS HALBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3910
ADRIENNE A. TRUXILLO NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3900
WENDY LYNN CAMBRE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3755
AIMEE ELISE HILTBOLD M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4145

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 Ivo Lukitsch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ivo Lukitsch is 1962675967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2008.

Where is Ivo Lukitsch located?

Ivo Lukitsch practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3930.

What is Ivo Lukitsch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Ivo Lukitsch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ivo Lukitsch 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ivo Lukitsch's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ivo Lukitsch reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA). The 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 Ivo Lukitsch's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ivo Lukitsch accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Ivo Lukitsch 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 Ivo Lukitsch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ivo Lukitsch is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Leonard J Chabert Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner and Ochsner St Anne General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ivo Lukitsch was last updated on May 26, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.