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DR. RUFUS LESTER HIXON III M.D.
NPI 1730188806
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since July 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 767-6700(225) 767-6721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2021, May 23, 2019, May 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RUFUS LESTER HIXON III M.D. (NPI 1730188806) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12087R) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730188806
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUFUS LESTER HIXON IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3481
Mailing Address8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3481 · (225) 767-6700 · Fax (225) 767-6721
Phone(225) 767-6700
Fax(225) 767-6721
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1730188806 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 12087R
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 12087R (LA)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0203X · License 12087R (LA)
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0204X · License MD.12087R (LA)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1433 Plaza StBogalusa, LA 70427-3729 · Phone (985) 730-6700 · Fax (985) 730-6713
Location 28300 Constantin BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3489 · Phone (225) 374-1468 · Fax (225) 374-1626

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1695106LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Rufus Lester Hixon Iii 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Rufus Hixon reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
0.5 mi
Gastroenterology
8585 PICARDY AVE STE 412
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407346984 (225) 387-7077
Pediatric Intensivists Of La, LLC
0.7 mi
Legal Medicine
7777 HENNESSY BLVD, SUITE 103
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538171327 (225) 767-6700
Ochsner Clinic LLC
0.8 mi
Internal Medicine
10310 THE GROVE BLVD
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407848443 (225) 761-5200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY OF LOUISIANA, LLC
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 766-9292
JULIA KATE WELSH PA-C
Physician Assistant
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633
LAUREN MARIE HADDAD MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-6700
ALEXANDRA THERIOT GUEDRY PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633
MRS. MELISSA HAGGERTY ROY M.D.
Hospitalist
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633
DR. BRIAN W. BINCK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633
DR. ANTONIO BELDA M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633
ANNA DEVALL BURNS MD
Hospitalist
8200 CONSTANTIN BLVD STE 200
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 709-8633

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 Rufus Hixon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rufus Hixon is 1730188806. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2005.

Where is Rufus Hixon located?

Rufus Hixon practices at 8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 767-6700.

What is Rufus Hixon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Rufus Hixon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rufus Hixon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rufus Hixon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rufus Hixon reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Baton Rouge General Medical Center (Baton Rouge, LA), Pediatric Intensivists Of La, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) and Ochsner Clinic LLC (Baton Rouge, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rufus Hixon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rufus Hixon accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Rufus Hixon 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 Rufus Hixon was last updated on March 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.