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JAMES LINFORD M.D.
NPI 1578660205
Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since September 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
78.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 387-7053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About James Linford M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES LINFORD M.D. (NPI 1578660205) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (023748) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578660205
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES LINFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address3600 FLORIDA BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 70806-3842
Mailing Address3600 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806-3842 · (225) 387-7053
Phone(225) 387-7053
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1578660205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 023748
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING94730LA
Medicaid1484881LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5E557LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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 (PECOS)

James Linford M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
361 services345 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
295 services269 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
68 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
61 services61 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70806 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

78.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.62
Improvement Activities40

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.

TERRY F KUNG DO
Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7070
DANIELLE K. BENNETT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-2650
STANLEY LAWRENCE BONIS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, BOX 2511
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 381-6978
DR. TIMOTHY A GIRARD M.D.
Emergency Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7053
PAMELA PAYMENT M.D.
Emergency Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7053
BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Skilled Nursing Facility
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7000
WILLIAM KEITH KELLUM II
Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7070
VENKAT R BANDA MD
Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 387-7070

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 Linford's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Linford is 1578660205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2006.

Where is James Linford located?

James Linford practices at 3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 387-7053.

What is James Linford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Linford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Linford is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Linford accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list James Linford 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Linford was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.