Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Messan Folivi, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1285130500
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5439 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 708051712
(225) 358-4853
fax (225) 358-2282
Additional location
2001 Moss St Ste 1200
Lafayette, LA 705012155
(337) 761-0211
fax (337) 227-6272
Additional location
7373 Perkins RD
Baton Rouge, LA 708084373
(225) 769-4044
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 9, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #326805

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285130500. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
842
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$32,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 130 76 $119
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 112 69 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 91 64 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 87 61 $10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 83 66 $85
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 73 52 $13
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 46 34 $10
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 42 38 $9
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 39 35 $16
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 32 22 $3

In context: peer comparison

Among 90 peers in this city , average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $15.39

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,436
Patients
623
Total drug cost
$97,771
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 220 86 $1,265
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 191 80 $2,188
Losartan Potassium Generic 122 62 $1,421
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 117 49 $1,725
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 93 42 $1,079
Metformin Hcl Generic 89 37 $575
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 87 37 $1,114
Gabapentin Generic 75 25 $825
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 75 24 $85,327
Lisinopril Generic 70 36 $316

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Messan Folivi's medical specialty?
Dr. Messan Folivi practices Internal Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Messan Folivi practice?
Dr. Messan Folivi practices at 5439 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 708051712. Office phone: 2253584853.
What is Dr. Messan Folivi's NPI?
Dr. Messan Folivi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285130500, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Messan Folivi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Messan Folivi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Messan Folivi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.