Physician Profile
Alex Anderson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Anderson
Alex Anderson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Lake Charles, LA specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. Alex trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2014. According to Medicare claims data, Alex cared for 1,577 Medicare patients across 10,836 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 721-7236
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1747 IMPERIAL BLVD
Lake Charles, LA 70605
1525 Oak Park Blvd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,836 services · 1,577 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
185 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
78 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
99 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
61 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
42 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Management of oxygen chamber therapy | Treatment | 99183 |
179 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 18 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Alex Anderson?
Alex Anderson is a family doctor in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Alex Anderson's address?
Alex Anderson is listed at 1747 Imperial Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Alex Anderson?
The number on file is (337) 721-7236. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Alex Anderson's NPI number?
Alex Anderson's National Provider Identifier is 1295155778. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alex Anderson train?
Alex Anderson attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alex Anderson been practicing?
Alex Anderson has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Alex Anderson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Alex Anderson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection into tendon or ligament and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views; provides treatments such as management of oxygen chamber therapy and removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alex Anderson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alex Anderson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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