Scott Lato, M.D,
NPI 1043519937 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Lato, M.D, is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1043519937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043519937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- M.D,
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
36 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 25 | $65 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 11 | $40 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$65 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 across 3 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
- 2011-03-18
- Last updated
- 2011-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Lato's NPI number?
- Scott Lato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043519937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Lato's specialty?
- Scott Lato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Scott Lato located?
- Scott Lato's practice location on file with NPPES is 4116 Jefferson Woods Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-7233.
- What is Scott Lato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Lato is (225) 938-3937.
- Does Scott Lato accept Medicare?
- Scott Lato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Lato's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Lato's NPI (1043519937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.