Physician Profile
James L. Sharpless, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sharpless
James L. Sharpless, MD is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in anesthesiology. James trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows James provided 38 services to 38 patients.
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Education & Training
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Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (225) 769-4403
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8212 SUMMA AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
38 services · 38 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance | Procedure | 64488 |
20 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | Procedure | 36620 |
18 |
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 anesthesiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 anesthesiology specialists in Baton Rouge 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sharpless's specialty?
Dr. Sharpless is an anesthesiology in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sharpless?
Dr. Sharpless is listed at 8212 SUMMA AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sharpless?
The number on file is (225) 769-4403. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sharpless?
Dr. Sharpless's National Provider Identifier is 1588651467. 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. Sharpless's medical education?
Dr. Sharpless attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sharpless have?
Dr. Sharpless has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sharpless known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sharpless performs procedures including injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance and insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sharpless's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sharpless. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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