Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Whatley, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1053610865
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 62.1 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827
(225) 924-2424
fax (225) 408-7980 - Additional location
-
7566 Perkins Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-5500
fax (225) 256-1400 - Mailing address
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8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 8, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #205546 · Minnesota #60136
- Medicaid
- LA #2154036
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053610865. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,468
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,676
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 317 | 201 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 173 | 114 | $68 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 172 | 110 | $1 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 128 | 95 | $42 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 109 | 74 | $39 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 81 | 81 | $164 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 65 | 60 | $119 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 62 | 27 | $35 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 55 | 34 | $30 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 43 | 21 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,140
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 13 | $630.49 | |
| Illuminoss Medical, INC. | 1 | $151.57 | |
| Arthrex, INC. | 1 | $131.08 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 3 | $97.36 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 2 | $40.29 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $37.28 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 1 | $22.78 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $14.88 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 1 | $14.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,005
Patients
502
Total drug cost
$8,042
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 281 | 105 | $1,191 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 225 | 76 | $2,340 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 135 | 77 | $1,448 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 95 | 77 | $274 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 82 | 58 | $691 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 66 | 28 | $1,378 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 26 | 26 | $212 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 22 | 19 | $158 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 19 | 0 | $88 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $36 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Whatley's medical specialty?
Dr. John Whatley practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. John Whatley practice?
Dr. John Whatley practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2000, Baton Rouge, LA 708107827. Office phone: 2259242424.
What is Dr. John Whatley's NPI?
Dr. John Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053610865, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Whatley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Whatley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Whatley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.