Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Albert Bankston, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1235187246
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 25.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827
(225) 924-2424
fax (225) 408-7984

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2009
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #018913
Medicaid
LA #1928917

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235187246. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,634
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$171,502
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 286 209 $42
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 272 214 $85
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 250 182 $7
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 236 191 $66
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 107 90 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 98 97 $119
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 81 70 $52
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 64 60 $1,246
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 57 49 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 50 50 $157

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$284
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $170.48
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $47.04
Bioventus LLC 1 $18.40
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $17.94
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $17.04
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $13.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$284

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,493
Patients
859
Total drug cost
$11,649
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 338 193 $1,534
Meloxicam Generic 309 174 $1,128
Tramadol Hcl Generic 242 146 $787
Celecoxib Generic 236 87 $5,288
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 167 125 $836
Methylprednisolone Generic 38 33 $314
Cephalexin Generic 36 26 $136
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 32 $249
Naproxen Generic 26 12 $283
Cefadroxil Generic 19 16 $142

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Albert Bankston's medical specialty?
Dr. Albert Bankston practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Albert Bankston practice?
Dr. Albert Bankston practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708107827. Office phone: 2259242424.
What is Dr. Albert Bankston's NPI?
Dr. Albert Bankston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235187246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Albert Bankston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Albert Bankston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Albert Bankston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.