Matthew Buzhardt
NPI 1508007584 · Hospitalist Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Buzhardt is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1508007584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508007584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.204512 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
429 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 207 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 86 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 79 | $110 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $163 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$163 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 45 | 45 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 17 |
| Levofloxacin | 16 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 13 | 13 |
| Potassium Chloride | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$244 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4250 Essen LnBaton Rouge, LA 70809-2158Phone: (225) 765-3076
- 7435 Bishop Ott DrBaton Rouge, LA 70806-8930Phone: (225) 765-3076
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-20
- Last updated
- 2021-01-27
- Certified
- 2021-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Buzhardt's NPI number?
- Matthew Buzhardt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508007584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Buzhardt's specialty?
- Matthew Buzhardt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Buzhardt located?
- Matthew Buzhardt's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Matthew Buzhardt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Buzhardt is (225) 765-4050.
- Does Matthew Buzhardt accept Medicare?
- Matthew Buzhardt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Buzhardt's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Buzhardt's NPI (1508007584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.