Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Waguespack, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1730178187
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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10101 Park Rowe Ave, Suite 200
Baton Rouge, LA 708101686
(225) 769-2200
fax (225) 768-2185 - Additional location
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10310 the Grove Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708366455
(225) 761-5200 - Mailing address
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Po Box 98509
Baton Rouge, LA 708849509
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 17, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #023266
- Medicaid
- LA #1482374
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730178187. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
385
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,170
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 114 | 85 | $115 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 70 | 70 | $204 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 46 | 17 | $258 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 31 | 28 | $172 | |
61867 |
Removal of skull bone with computer-assisted insertion of neurostimulator electrodes in brain with recording, first array | 22 | 13 | $2,203 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 22 | 11 | $1 | |
21499 |
Other procedure on head muscle or head bone | 20 | 12 | $429 | |
61886 |
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays | 18 | 18 | $870 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 17 | 16 | $83 | |
72110 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | 13 | 12 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Baton Rouge Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,495
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 24 | $2,336.17 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $79.58 | |
| Alon Medical Technology | 1 | $79.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
248
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$2,900
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 90 | 47 | $804 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 71 | 64 | $583 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 41 | 30 | $480 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 24 | 18 | $674 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 22 | 0 | $359 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Waguespack's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Waguespack practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Paul Waguespack practice?
Dr. Paul Waguespack practices at 10101 Park Rowe Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 708101686. Office phone: 2257692200.
What is Dr. Paul Waguespack's NPI?
Dr. Paul Waguespack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730178187, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Waguespack accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Waguespack accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Waguespack commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.