Lon Baronne, MD
NPI 1770738312 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lon Baronne, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1770738312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770738312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.207262 (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
17 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
1,596 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 | 435 | $109 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 209 | $33 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 122 | $229 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 96 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 95 | $43 |
| Harvest of Bone Fragment for Spine Bone Graft20937 | 74 | $148 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 120 | 51 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 115 | 78 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 106 | 58 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 76 | 45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 62 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 49 | 41 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30,239 across 10 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
- 2008-11-24
- Last updated
- 2016-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lon Baronne's NPI number?
- Lon Baronne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770738312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lon Baronne's specialty?
- Lon Baronne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lon Baronne located?
- Lon Baronne's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 Rue Louis Xiv, Lafayette, LA 70508-5739.
- What is Lon Baronne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lon Baronne is (337) 235-8007.
- Does Lon Baronne accept Medicare?
- Lon Baronne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lon Baronne's NPI active?
- Yes — Lon Baronne's NPI (1770738312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.