DR. RUFUS LESTER HIXON III M.D. - NPI 1730188806

Q: 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.

Q: What is Rufus Hixon's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rufus Hixon was last updated on March 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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)