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Edit this profileWhere to find Christopher M. McCanless, MD
- Baton Rouge location main office
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 - Baton Rouge location
8585 Picardy Ave Ste 110, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
About Dr. Mccanless
Christopher M. McCanless, MD is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in internal medicine. Christopher trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1988. Christopher is also listed as specializing in medical oncology and hematology & oncology. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 1,625 Medicare patients across 21,326 services. The services billed most often include injection, aprepitant, 1 mg, injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1013995646.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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) 757-0343
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 6000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
8585 Picardy Ave Ste 110
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal 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
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21,326 services · 1,625 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
1,202 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
370 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
252 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
143 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
106 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
104 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
90 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
54 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
48 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Baton Rouge 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 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 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. McCanless?
Dr. McCanless is an internist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McCanless's address?
Dr. McCanless is listed at 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. McCanless?
The number on file is (225) 757-0343. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McCanless's NPI number?
Dr. McCanless's National Provider Identifier is 1013995646. 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. McCanless train?
Dr. McCanless attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. McCanless been practicing?
Dr. McCanless has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. McCanless perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McCanless performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as injection of additional new drug or substance into vein and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. McCanless confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McCanless. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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