Donna Fargason, MD
NPI 1003930280 · Psychiatry Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donna Fargason, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1003930280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003930280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 023078 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 29 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 22 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 20 |
| Methylphenidate | 19 |
| Lamotrigine | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 15 |
| Methylphenidate Hcl | 13 |
| Olanzapine | 13 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,441 across 83 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-16
- Last updated
- 2013-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donna Fargason's NPI number?
- Donna Fargason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003930280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donna Fargason's specialty?
- Donna Fargason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donna Fargason located?
- Donna Fargason's practice location on file with NPPES is 9311a Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-2806.
- What is Donna Fargason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donna Fargason is (225) 769-5551.
- Does Donna Fargason accept Medicare?
- Donna Fargason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donna Fargason's NPI active?
- Yes — Donna Fargason's NPI (1003930280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.