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- 3264 N Evergreen Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
About Dr. La Barge
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Donald V. LA Barge, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under nuclear medicine. Donald graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2002. Donald is also listed as specializing in diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Donald provided 224 services to 150 patients. The services billed most often include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement. NPI 1861512261 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Contact Information
- (616) 363-7339
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Practice Locations
3264 N EVERGREEN DR NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
224 services · 150 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
78 | Too few peers to compare |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
22 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
68 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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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 nuclear medicines in Grand Rapids 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Donald V. LA Barge's specialty?
Donald V. LA Barge is a nuclear medicine in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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Where can I find Donald V. LA Barge?
Donald V. LA Barge is listed at 3264 N Evergreen Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Donald V. LA Barge?
The number on file is (616) 363-7339. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Donald V. LA Barge?
Donald V. LA Barge's National Provider Identifier is 1861512261. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Donald V. LA Barge's education?
Donald V. LA Barge attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How much experience does Donald V. LA Barge have?
Donald V. LA Barge has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
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What is Donald V. LA Barge known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Donald V. LA Barge performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest , accessed through skin; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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