Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Hinkle, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1023032422
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7373 Perkins RD
Baton Rouge, LA 708084326
(225) 769-4044

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2011
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #201102

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023032422. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,630
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$120,157
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 422 270 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 254 224 $85
94727 Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 152 135 $39
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 152 135 $50
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 91 77 $8
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 87 79 $24
95012 Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas 77 74 $16
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 73 65 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $157
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 42 39 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Baton Rouge Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$127
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 4 $68.77
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $50.12
Inogen, INC. 1 $8.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$127

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,884
Patients
872
Total drug cost
$1,045,866
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 934 217 $796,985
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 518 211 $17,767
Prednisone Generic 239 100 $1,711
Montelukast Sodium Generic 195 63 $2,435
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 159 63 $2,268
Promethazine Hcl Generic 143 50 $2,157
Trazodone Hcl Generic 105 28 $2,237
Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) Brand 96 26 $87,518
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 92 21 $46,030
Clonazepam Generic 86 13 $505

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Hinkle's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Hinkle practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Robert Hinkle practice?
Dr. Robert Hinkle practices at 7373 Perkins RD, Baton Rouge, LA 708084326. Office phone: 2257694044.
What is Dr. Robert Hinkle's NPI?
Dr. Robert Hinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023032422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Hinkle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Hinkle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Hinkle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout (HCPCS 94727). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.