Meredith Lewis Maxwell, M.D., M.H.A.

Family Medicine

Meredith Lewis Maxwell is a Family Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(504) 897-8118New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Meredith Lewis Maxwell, M.D., M.H.A. has practiced family medicine for 19+ years, working in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the New Orleans area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.91/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 212 Family Medicine providers in LASee all Family Medicine in New Orleans19+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 2635dNPPES updated 2019-03-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3525 Prytania St Ste 301, New Orleans, LA 70115-3535

Fax: (504) 897-8466
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in Louisiana on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

96.91/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)

Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.5%

Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana

0.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.6%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

151

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

314

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,185

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $425k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$263 received from industry

14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Meredith Lewis Maxwell's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3600 Prytania St Ste 35, New Orleans, LA 70115-3628

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Meredith Lewis Maxwell

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Meredith Lewis Maxwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meredith Lewis Maxwell

NPI records show Dr. Maxwell as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 897-8118.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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