ROBERT HINKLE MD
NPI 1023032422
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Baton Rouge, LA

Q: What is Robert Hinkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Hinkle is 1023032422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Q: What is Robert Hinkle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Hinkle was last updated on February 4, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

7373 PERKINS RD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 769-4044 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Robert Hinkle Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ROBERT HINKLE MD (NPI 1023032422) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (201102) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023032422

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameROBERT HINKLECredential: MD

Location Address7373 PERKINS RDBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4326

Mailing Address7373 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4326 · (225) 769-4044

Phone(225) 769-4044

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2011

✔ NPI 1023032422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 201102

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

7373 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN4K247LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Robert Hinkle Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4789659004

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061031000034

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

400 services270 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

262 services237 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

162 services145 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

162 services145 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

101 services93 patients

Test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas 95012

A test to measure the level of nitric oxide gas helps assess inflammation in the lungs, often linked with asthma. You'll breathe into a device, and it'll provide a reading of nitric oxide levels. This helps monitor and manage respiratory conditions.

94 services88 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

87 services87 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

76 services69 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

65 services61 patients

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025

A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.

38 services37 patients

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort 95806

A sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.

38 services38 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

25 services25 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811

A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.

23 services23 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

19 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

18 services16 patients

Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 80048

A basic group blood test measures the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, including calcium. This helps assess your overall health and detect potential problems. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab.

16 services16 patients

Blood creatinine level 82565

A blood creatinine level test measures the amount of creatinine in your blood. Creatinine is a waste product that your body produces when it uses energy. High levels may indicate that your kidneys aren't working properly. This test is often used to monitor kidney health.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number190064

Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County

Emergency services

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190065

Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number190266

Location10105 Park Row Circle, Suite 250Baton Rouge, LA 70810 · E. Baton Rouge County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 26

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers44 claims44 services$28.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers14 claims38 services$1.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer A7015

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$0.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers194 claims194 services$71.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers171 claims356 services$27.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers143 claims666 services$16.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers67 claims318 services$12.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers225 claims225 services$46.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers248 claims248 services$15.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers18 claims18 services$8.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers340 claims340 services$10.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers311 claims1,720 services$1.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers101 claims101 services$5.34 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers151 claims151 services$10.82 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers68 claims68 services$14.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers43 claims44 services$79.99 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers22 claims22 services$174.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers51 claims51 services$113.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers27 claims28 services$9.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers31 claims32 services$3.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers519 claims522 services$23.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

7 suppliers123 claims123 services$63.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers40 claims40 services$33.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

11 suppliers38 claims5,936 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Tobramycin, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, unit dose form, administered through dme, per 300 milligrams J7682

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

3 suppliers11 claims616 services$19.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

13 suppliers34 claims34 services$24.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

REBECCA SAALE TREUIL M.D.

Internal Medicine

7373 PERKINS RD, ATTN: CAMILLE/ADMINISTRATION
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

PATRICIA D. WHATLEY MD

Internal Medicine

7373 PERKINS RD, ATTN: DEE / ADMINISTRATION
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

JEANNEMARIE D. HINKLE MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

TRACI T. LACY MD

Pediatrics

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

TATIANA CAROLINA SAAVEDRA MD

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

KELSEY SCHEXNAYDER PASCH MD

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 246-9790

ROY KADAIR MD

Internal Medicine

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

KENNY JAMES COLE MD

Internal Medicine

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 769-4044

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Hinkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Hinkle is 1023032422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Robert Hinkle located?

Robert Hinkle practices at 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (225) 769-4044.

What is Robert Hinkle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Robert Hinkle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Hinkle is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Robert Hinkle accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Robert Hinkle as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Robert Hinkle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Hinkle is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center and The Spine Hospital Of Louisiana.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Hinkle was last updated on February 4, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.