WALDEMAR TORRES MD NPI 1275528051

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1275528051
  • Provider Name: WALDEMAR TORRES, MD
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207WX0107X
  • Specialization: Retina Specialist
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 3530 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
    METAIRIE, LA
    ZIP 70006
  • Phone: (504) 887-7660

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NPI Details

Waldemar Torres, MD is a retina specialist ophthalmology in Metairie, LA with 30 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. Waldemar Torres, MD NPI is 1275528051. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: PONCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1996

The provider's business location address is:

3530 HOUMA BLVD STE 203
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006-203
Phone: (504) 887-7660
Fax: (504) 887-9098

The NPI 1275528051 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg (HCPCS:J2778)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS:J0178)
  • Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS:67028)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS:92285)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye (HCPCS:92235)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg (HCPCS:J9035)
  • Exam of retinal blood vessels and blood vessels between the white part of eye and retina using a special camera after injection of a dye (HCPCS:92242)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures (HCPCS:76512)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 9/16/2005 and was last updated on 10/2/2020.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmologyMD.207519LOUISIANANo
2207WX0107XOphthalmologyRetina SpecialistMD.207519LOUISIANAYes
3207WX0107XOphthalmologyRetina SpecialistL2703TEXASNo

Other Identifiers

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No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
12382021MEDICAIDLOUISIANA
21E0900OTHERLOUISIANAMEDICARE PROVIDER #

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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