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- 1455 E Bert Koun Loop, Suite #105, Shreveport, LA 71105
About Dr. Barnes
Based in Shreveport, LA, James R. Barnes, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. James graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1991. James is also listed as specializing in gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows James provided 842 services to 577 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. NPI 1033158837 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (318) 798-4433
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1455 E BERT KOUN LOOP SUITE #105
Shreveport, LA 71105
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
842 services · 577 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
52 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
39 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Other procedure on liver using an endoscope | Procedure | 47379 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
209 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
52 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
51 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Iron binding capacity | Lab test | 83550 |
51 | Too few peers to compare |
| Iron level | Lab test | 83540 |
51 | 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.
Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Shreveport 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 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 5
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James R. Barnes's specialty?
James R. Barnes is a general surgeon in Shreveport, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find James R. Barnes?
James R. Barnes is listed at 1455 E Bert Koun Loop Suite #105, Shreveport, LA 71105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James R. Barnes?
The number on file is (318) 798-4433. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James R. Barnes?
James R. Barnes's National Provider Identifier is 1033158837. 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 James R. Barnes's education?
James R. Barnes attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James R. Barnes have?
James R. Barnes has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James R. Barnes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James R. Barnes performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and other procedure on liver using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James R. Barnes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James R. Barnes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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