Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr., M.D.
Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr. is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Lafayette, LA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr., M.D. runs an independent internist practice in Lafayette, LA. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 1997), he has been practicing for over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.68/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
155 Hospital Dr Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-2852
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in Louisiana on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.68/100
Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in LouisianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.93%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana0.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
730
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
730
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,887
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $986k
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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$488 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr.'s NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Feb 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 53788, Lafayette, LA 70505-3788
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr.
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr. for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lafayette 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 Stephen Robert Salopek, Jr.
NPI records show Dr. Salopek, Jr. as active with telehealth listed in Lafayette, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 232-1010.
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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Practice Location
155 Hospital Dr Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503-2852
Mailing Address
Po Box 53788, Lafayette, LA 70505-3788
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