John Whitaker, M.D.
NPI 1013007988 · Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Whitaker, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1013007988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013007988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 013632 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2013-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Whitaker's NPI number?
- John Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013007988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Whitaker's specialty?
- John Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Whitaker located?
- John Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300.
- What is John Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Whitaker is (225) 769-5656.
- Does John Whitaker accept Medicare?
- John Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — John Whitaker's NPI (1013007988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.