Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Monte Thames, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1619160819
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 69.9 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5285 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 358-3940 - Mailing address
-
7215 Winthrop Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 708064617
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 13, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #MD.202214
- Medicaid
- LA #1500500
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619160819. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
821
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$93,740
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 350 | 331 | $176 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 289 | 263 | $8 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 93 | 90 | $121 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 89 | 87 | $211 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 60 peers in Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $18.64 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
42
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$125
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 20 | 20 | $78 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 11 | $19 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 11 | 11 | $29 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Monte Thames's medical specialty?
Dr. Monte Thames practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Monte Thames practice?
Dr. Monte Thames practices at 5285 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805. Office phone: 2253583940.
What is Dr. Monte Thames's NPI?
Dr. Monte Thames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619160819, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Monte Thames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Monte Thames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Monte Thames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.