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- 4950 Essen Ln, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
About Dr. Mcwhorter
Andrew J. McWhorter, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Baton Rouge, LA. Andrew is a 1995 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Andrew cared for 605 Medicare patients across 925 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, and injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376524918.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (225) 765-5335
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4950 ESSEN LN SUITE B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
925 services · 605 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
171 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
127 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
103 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31573 |
41 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope | Procedure | 31615 |
27 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
21 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31641 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent dilation of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31529 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
23 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Baton Rouge 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. McWhorter specialize in?
Dr. McWhorter is an otolaryngology (ent) in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. McWhorter located?
Dr. McWhorter is listed at 4950 Essen Ln Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McWhorter's phone number?
The number on file is (225) 765-5335. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McWhorter's NPI number?
Dr. McWhorter's National Provider Identifier is 1376524918. 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 Dr. McWhorter go to medical school?
Dr. McWhorter attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. McWhorter been practicing?
Dr. McWhorter has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. McWhorter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McWhorter performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. McWhorter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McWhorter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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