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- 4950 Essen Ln Ste 400, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
About Dr. Hetzler
Laura T. Hetzler, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. Laura trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2004. Laura is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740446228.
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
- (225) 765-1765
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
4950 ESSEN LN STE 400
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21 services · 17 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
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 4
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 — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura T. Hetzler?
Laura T. Hetzler is an ENT doctor in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
What is Laura T. Hetzler's address?
Laura T. Hetzler is listed at 4950 Essen Ln Ste 400, 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 Laura T. Hetzler?
The number on file is (225) 765-1765. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Laura T. Hetzler's NPI number?
Laura T. Hetzler's National Provider Identifier is 1740446228. 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 Laura T. Hetzler train?
Laura T. Hetzler attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Laura T. Hetzler been practicing?
Laura T. Hetzler has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laura T. Hetzler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura T. Hetzler the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Laura T. Hetzler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura T. Hetzler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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