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Edit this profileWhere to find Blair Budden, MD
- Lafayette location main office
91 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 3, Lafayette, LA 70508 - Dallas location
5201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
About Dr. Budden
Based in Lafayette, LA, Blair Budden, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Blair graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2012. Blair is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Blair provided 8,831 services to 4,820 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths. NPI 1831458363 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (337) 524-1700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
91 SETTLERS TRACE BLVD STE 3
Lafayette, LA 70508
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,831 services · 4,820 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
3,113 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
1,103 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
1,017 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
78 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
78 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
75 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
66 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
25 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
23 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other dermatologists in Lafayette 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2012 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Budden's specialty?
Dr. Budden is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Budden?
Dr. Budden is listed at 91 Settlers Trace Blvd Ste 3, Lafayette, LA 70508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Budden?
The number on file is (337) 524-1700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Budden?
Dr. Budden's National Provider Identifier is 1831458363. 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
What is Dr. Budden's medical education?
Dr. Budden attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Budden have?
Dr. Budden has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Budden known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Budden performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and application of light to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Budden. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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