Physician Profile
Joseph R. Shows, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shows
Joseph R. Shows, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in hematology & oncology. Joseph trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Joseph cared for 796 Medicare patients across 14,287 services. The services billed most often include injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg, injection, eflapegrastim-xnst, 0.1 mg, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg.
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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) 757-0343
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4950 ESSEN LN SUITE 300
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology 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
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
- Cancer That Has Spread
Blood & Lymph Disorders
- Enlarged spleen
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
- Oral cancer
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Biopsies & Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Lumbar puncture
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Blood disorder care
- Blood Exchange Transfusion
- Photopheresis
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
- Cancer Survivorship Care Plan
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Second Opinion For Cancer
Diagnostic testing
- Circulating tumor cell test
Hematology Treatments
- Blood Clot Management
- Plasmapheresis
- PRP Injection
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
- Radiofrequency ablation
- TACE Chemoembolization
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Cancer Tumor Profiling
- Liquid Biopsy
Vascular access care
- Chemo port check
- Chemo Port Flush And Maintenance
- PICC line dressing change
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,287 services · 796 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
328 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
239 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
227 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, additional sequential infusion, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96367 |
136 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
55 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of additional new drug or substance into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96417 |
49 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | Treatment | 96415 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | Treatment | 96360 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access drug delivery device | Treatment | 96523 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
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 cancer specialists at this location 6
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Other cancer specialists in Baton Rouge 5
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 2007 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 Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Joseph R. Shows?
Joseph R. Shows is a cancer specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Joseph R. Shows's address?
Joseph R. Shows is listed at 4950 Essen Ln Suite 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Joseph R. Shows?
The number on file is (225) 757-0343. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Joseph R. Shows's NPI number?
Joseph R. Shows's National Provider Identifier is 1972795250. 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 Joseph R. Shows train?
Joseph R. Shows attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Joseph R. Shows been practicing?
Joseph R. Shows has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Joseph R. Shows perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Joseph R. Shows 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 Joseph R. Shows confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joseph R. Shows. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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