Robert Hinkle, MD
NPI 1023032422 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Hinkle, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1023032422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023032422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201102 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,976 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 400 | $118 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 375 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 262 | $84 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 162 | $40 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 162 | $50 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,070 | 213 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 587 | 235 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 250 | 76 |
| Prednisone | 229 | 101 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 149 | 55 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 143 | 62 |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 6 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2011-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Hinkle's NPI number?
- Robert Hinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023032422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Hinkle's specialty?
- Robert Hinkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Hinkle located?
- Robert Hinkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4326.
- What is Robert Hinkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Hinkle is (225) 769-4044.
- Does Robert Hinkle accept Medicare?
- Robert Hinkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Hinkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Hinkle's NPI (1023032422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.