Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kent Rhodes, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Pediatric Medicine) · Pediatrics Physician · Baker, LA

  • NPI 1972553196
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6516 E Myrtle Ave
Baker, LA 707144348
(225) 765-5500
fax (225) 774-5432
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #019949
Medicaid
LA #1911496

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972553196. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
760
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,912
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 266 145 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 113 96 $84
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 113 113 $121
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 73 73 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 71 71 $72
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 56 53 $8
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 23 21 $3
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 17 15 $258
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 14 $159
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 13 12 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Baker Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$590
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acadia Pharmaceuticals INC 1 $118.75
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $83.55
Abbott Laboratories 4 $83.42
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $80.92
Novo Nordisk INC 3 $53.39
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $40.01
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $39.46
Dexcom, INC. 1 $24.76
Pfizer INC. 1 $18.27
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.05
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $15.92
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $13.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$590

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,809
Patients
994
Total drug cost
$33,045
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 512 137 $7,991
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 465 98 $3,886
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 388 102 $2,040
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 380 92 $3,154
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 255 74 $3,263
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 251 65 $982
Gabapentin Generic 247 62 $2,595
Glimepiride Generic 212 52 $1,247
Losartan Potassium Generic 181 46 $1,716
Meloxicam Generic 164 66 $471

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kent Rhodes's medical specialty?
Dr. Kent Rhodes practices Internal Medicine Physician in Baker, LA.
Where does Dr. Kent Rhodes practice?
Dr. Kent Rhodes practices at 6516 E Myrtle Ave, Baker, LA 707144348. Office phone: 2257655500.
What is Dr. Kent Rhodes's NPI?
Dr. Kent Rhodes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972553196, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kent Rhodes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kent Rhodes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kent Rhodes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.