DR. JAMES STANDISH MONTELARO MD
NPI 1447250311
Otolaryngology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since July 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222, BATON ROUGE, LA 70810(225) 769-2222(225) 766-2068 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 11, 2025, Mar 5, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. James Standish Montelaro Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES STANDISH MONTELARO MD (NPI 1447250311) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (11251R) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447250311
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES STANDISH MONTELAROCredential: MD
Location Address8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222Baton Rouge, LA 70810-7828
Mailing Address604 N Acadia Rd Ste 101Thibodaux, LA 70301-4897 · (985) 446-5079 · Fax (985) 447-2497
Fax(225) 766-2068
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2025
NPI 1447250311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 11251R Licensed in MN · 1115
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Other Identifiers 1

OtherB5084LA · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Standish Montelaro 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 ID5597949792
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250318003602
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 8

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.
310 services178 patients
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 95165
This service involves the creation and supply of antigens, substances that stimulate your immune system to fight diseases. These antigens can be used in vaccines or allergy tests to help your body build defenses against specific health threats.
273 services16 patients
Removal of impacted ear wax 69210
Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.
177 services114 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
47 services25 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.
43 services37 patients
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing G0268
This procedure involves a doctor removing impacted earwax (cerumen) from one or both ears. This is often done on the same day as hearing function tests. The process helps to clear the ear canal, improving hearing and ensuring accurate test results.
34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Olmsted Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240006
Location1650 Fourth Street SoutheastRochester, MN 55904 · Olmsted County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70810 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
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were not prescribed systemic antimicrobial therapy
82%51 patients
Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were prescribed topical preparations
62%66 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
94%271 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2%240 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,378 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%2,539 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
65%144 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%516 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
18%1,468 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 1,165 patients
Patients tobacco: 3% · 29 patients
91%636 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
68%1,468 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,468 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%1,468 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Audiologist
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Otolaryngology
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Otolaryngology
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Orthopaedic Surgery
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Physician Assistant
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Orthopaedic Surgery
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 2222
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810

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 James Montelaro's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Montelaro is 1447250311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2005.

Where is James Montelaro located?

James Montelaro practices at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 2222, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. The listed phone number is (225) 769-2222.

What is James Montelaro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is James Montelaro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Montelaro 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 James Montelaro accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Medica and Quartz list James Montelaro 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 James Montelaro affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Montelaro is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Montelaro was last updated on March 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.