Drake Bellanger, MD
NPI 1659302586 · Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Drake Bellanger, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1659302586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659302586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11666R (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 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
87 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 | 75 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$91 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 149 | 33 |
| Topiramate | 95 | 27 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 81 | 22 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 63 | 19 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 43 | 13 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Wegovy | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2018-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Drake Bellanger's NPI number?
- Drake Bellanger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659302586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Drake Bellanger's specialty?
- Drake Bellanger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Drake Bellanger located?
- Drake Bellanger's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Rue De La Vie St Ste 513, Baton Rouge, LA 70817.
- What is Drake Bellanger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Drake Bellanger is (225) 924-8947.
- Does Drake Bellanger accept Medicare?
- Drake Bellanger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Drake Bellanger's NPI active?
- Yes — Drake Bellanger's NPI (1659302586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.