Physician Profile
James A. Lalonde, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lalonde
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, James A. Lalonde, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. James graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1998. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,357 services to 877 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 924-2424
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD SUITE 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
7566 Picardy Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,357 services · 877 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
38 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve | Procedure | 64455 |
26 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of short leg cast | Procedure | 29405 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
405 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
186 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of heel, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73650 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
89 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
385 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
91 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Baton Rouge 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 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 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lalonde specialize in?
Dr. Lalonde is an orthopaedic surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lalonde located?
Dr. Lalonde is listed at 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lalonde's phone number?
The number on file is (225) 924-2424. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lalonde?
Dr. Lalonde's National Provider Identifier is 1295783587. 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. Lalonde go to medical school?
Dr. Lalonde attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lalonde have?
Dr. Lalonde has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lalonde do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lalonde performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint, injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into foot nerve and application of short leg cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lalonde's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lalonde. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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