Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1679522932
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 62.1 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 708107827
(225) 924-2424
fax (225) 408-7980
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #021753
- Medicaid
- LA #1481424
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679522932. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,417
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$107,543
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 360 | 214 | $84 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 181 | 123 | $65 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 139 | 115 | $6 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 126 | 94 | $41 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 102 | 80 | $31 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 69 | 48 | $53 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 69 | 62 | $119 | |
73503 |
X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views | 61 | 56 | $51 | |
J7323 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 60 | 15 | $126 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 43 | 26 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$38,758
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 5 | $36,890.32 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 12 | $1,338.31 | |
| Arthrex, INC. | 4 | $465.20 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 2 | $32.80 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 2 | $31.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
781
Patients
483
Total drug cost
$4,181
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 317 | 145 | $1,168 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 128 | 91 | $437 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 66 | 45 | $246 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 46 | 42 | $429 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 44 | 15 | $187 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 41 | 32 | $386 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 39 | 38 | $238 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 38 | 38 | $184 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 37 | 14 | $720 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 25 | 23 | $187 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez practice?
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708107827. Office phone: 2259242424.
What is Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679522932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez 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, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.