Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Westerfield, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospitalist Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1649271511
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708084375
(225) 765-4050
fax (225) 765-4046
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #025540
- Medicaid (2)
- LA #1576913 · MS #00057567
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649271511. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
398
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$39,799
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 210 | 95 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 97 | 96 | $109 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 56 | 56 | $165 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 35 | 28 | $114 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 90 peers in Baton Rouge Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $13.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
318
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$2,593
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 48 | 29 | $503 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 29 | 17 | $68 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 25 | 23 | $85 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 24 | 17 | $80 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 24 | 23 | $95 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 22 | 21 | $317 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 19 | 19 | $238 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 19 | 12 | $130 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 17 | 15 | $132 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 17 | 0 | $161 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Westerfield's medical specialty?
Dr. James Westerfield practices Internal Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. James Westerfield practice?
Dr. James Westerfield practices at 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708084375. Office phone: 2257654050.
What is Dr. James Westerfield's NPI?
Dr. James Westerfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649271511, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Westerfield accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Westerfield accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Westerfield commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.