MATTHEW SCOTT BUZHARDT
NPI 1508007584
Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since March 20, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, 1ST FLOOR OF HOSPITAL, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 765-4050(225) 765-4046 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Matthew Scott Buzhardt NPPES

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

MATTHEW SCOTT BUZHARDT (NPI 1508007584) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.204512) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508007584
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW SCOTT BUZHARDT
Location Address5000 HENNESSY BLVD, 1ST FLOOR OF HOSPITALBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
Mailing Address5000 Hennessy Blvd, 1st Floor Of HospitalBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4375 · (225) 765-4050 · Fax (225) 765-4046
Fax(225) 765-4046
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2021
NPI 1508007584 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD.204512
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD.204512 (LA)
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 17435 Bishop Ott DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806-8930 · Phone (225) 765-3076
Location 24250 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2158 · Phone (225) 765-3076

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid01608001MS
Medicaid1883565LA

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

Matthew Scott Buzhardt 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 ID6103075023
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121009000188
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 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
86 services40 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
67 services65 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
47 services36 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
38 services38 patients
Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes 99220
This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.
18 services18 patients
Hospital observation care on day of discharge 99217
Hospital observation care on the day of discharge involves monitoring your health status to ensure stability before you leave. This includes assessing vital signs, response to treatment, and readiness for home care or rehabilitation.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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 5

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

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$40.47 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
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$17.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$2.85 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
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$77.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$13.92 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.

Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, HOSPITAL MEDICINE SERVICE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, REHAB UNIT
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nuclear Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nuclear Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Nuclear Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508007584, enumerated as an "individual" on March 20, 2009.

The provider is located at 5000 HENNESSY BLVD 1ST FLOOR OF HOSPITAL BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 and the phone number is (225) 765-4050.

Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Matthew Buzhardt is affiliated with: OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.