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LAURA TOUPS HETZLER M.D.
NPI 1740446228
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since August 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 765-1765(225) 765-1768 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Laura Toups Hetzler M.d. NPPES

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

LAURA TOUPS HETZLER M.D. (NPI 1740446228) is an individual otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.204078) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She 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 New Orleans (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740446228
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YX0905X
Provider Legal NameLAURA TOUPS HETZLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4950 ESSEN LN STE 400Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3738
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (225) 765-5727 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Phone(225) 765-1765
Fax(225) 765-1768
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2021
✔ NPI 1740446228 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0905X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.204078
Definition
An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 125049497 (IL)
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1067814LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Laura Toups Hetzler M.d. 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 ID2961554597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101026000501
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
21 services17 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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

MRS. JACQUELINE MARIE LORIO LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
MICHAEL E. DUNHAM M.D.
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
STEPHEN HERNANDEZ MD
Otolaryngology
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
RULA MUALLA M.D.
Otolaryngology
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
DR. MICHAEL DAVID DILEO M.D.
Otolaryngology
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
JENNIFER LAUREN WOMACK PA-C
Physician Assistant
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-5864
DR. JUSTIN COLE SOWDER MD
Otolaryngology
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765
TERRIE TERRELL THOMPKINS MD
Nurse Practitioner
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 765-1765

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 Laura Hetzler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Hetzler is 1740446228. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008.

Where is Laura Hetzler located?

Laura Hetzler practices at 4950 Essen Ln Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 765-1765.

What is Laura Hetzler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YX0905X.

Is Laura Hetzler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Hetzler is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Laura Hetzler accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Laura Hetzler 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.

Is Laura Hetzler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Hetzler is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Hetzler was last updated on March 25, 2021. 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.