At a glance
- 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401A, Hammond, LA 70403
About Dr. Fowlkes
Based in Hammond, LA, Justin D. Fowlkes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Justin graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2010. Justin is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Justin cared for 997 Medicare patients across 1,328 services. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1629392642 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
- (985) 230-1580
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15813 PAUL VEGA MD DR STE 401A
Hammond, LA 70403
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,328 services · 997 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
17 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
65 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
37 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test for exercise-induced lung stress | Treatment | 94618 |
35 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | Treatment | 94727 |
33 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
30 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
208 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
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.
Other internists in Hammond 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 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 of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 4
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Fowlkes?
Dr. Fowlkes is an internist in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fowlkes's address?
Dr. Fowlkes is listed at 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 401A, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Fowlkes?
The number on file is (985) 230-1580. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fowlkes's NPI number?
Dr. Fowlkes's National Provider Identifier is 1629392642. 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. Fowlkes train?
Dr. Fowlkes attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fowlkes been practicing?
Dr. Fowlkes has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Fowlkes perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fowlkes performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes; provides treatments such as test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fowlkes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fowlkes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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