Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher McCanless, MD

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Medical Oncology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1013995646
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000
Baton Rouge, LA 708084366
(225) 757-0343
fax (225) 757-8354
Additional location
8585 Picardy Ave Ste 110
Baton Rouge, LA 708093748
(225) 767-0822
fax (225) 769-5424
Mailing address
7456 S Bocage CT
Baton Rouge, LA 708091165

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 3, 2024
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #020150
Medicaid
LA #1918954

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013995646. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
64,125
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$516,528
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q0138 Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) 36,210 27 $0
J0185 Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg 8,970 18 $2
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 6,120 22 $23
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 3,241 57 $0
J1437 Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg 1,700 17 $20
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 1,689 479 $8
J2469 Injection, palonosetron hcl, 25 mcg 1,140 29 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,090 344 $119
J2405 Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg 608 24 $0
96375 Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 450 62 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Baton Rouge Hematology & Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 1,050. This provider delivers 61× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,253
Transactions
78
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 13 $214.06
Pfizer INC. 12 $212.89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 4 $183.46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 6 $139.61
Sobi, INC 2 $127.35
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 5 $119.24
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. 6 $118.00
Janssen Biotech, INC. 5 $114.58
Gilead Sciences, INC. 4 $101.79
SpringWorks Therapeutics, INC. 3 $101.56
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 4 $100.41
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC 1 $99.99
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 4 $97.10
Abbvie INC. 5 $95.32
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $93.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$3,013
Education
$240

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
944
Patients
267
Total drug cost
$2,264,977
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 154 45 $3,136
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 98 44 $914
Letrozole Generic 82 24 $2,383
Hydroxyurea Generic 76 24 $2,391
Gabapentin Generic 71 16 $1,116
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 68 16 $57,807
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) Brand 57 0 $1,030,650
Calquence (Acalabrutinib Maleate) Brand 47 0 $646,253
Mirtazapine Generic 47 19 $577
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 45 11 $1,468

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher McCanless's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher McCanless practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Christopher McCanless practice?
Dr. Christopher McCanless practices at 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, Baton Rouge, LA 708084366. Office phone: 2257570343.
What is Dr. Christopher McCanless's NPI?
Dr. Christopher McCanless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013995646, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher McCanless accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher McCanless accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher McCanless commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (HCPCS Q0138); Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg (HCPCS J0185); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.