MR. MICHAEL HENRY TRUAX JR. MD
NPI 1679004568
Emergency Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Q: What is Michael Truax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Truax is 1679004568. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2017.

Q: What is Michael Truax's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Truax was last updated on November 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 March 23, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 374-1410(225) 374-1616 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2020, Nov 2, 2020, Feb 5, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Mr. Michael Henry Truax Jr. Md NPPES

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

MR. MICHAEL HENRY TRUAX JR. MD (NPI 1679004568) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (321431) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679004568

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. MICHAEL HENRY TRUAX JR.Credential: MD

Location Address8300 CONSTANTIN BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3489

Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 765-5727 · Fax (225) 765-9196

Phone(225) 374-1410

Fax(225) 374-1616

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1679004568 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 · 321431

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.

8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Michael Henry Truax Jr. 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 ID7315213857

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200618001830

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.

196 services190 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.

155 services141 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.

53 services52 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.

16 services16 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 70809 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.

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.

DR. RICHARD FRANCIS LASSEIGNE JR. MD

Pediatrics