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- 500 Rue de la Vie St Ste 305, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
About Dr. Whitaker
Laurie M. Whitaker, MD is a healthcare provider in Baton Rouge, LA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Laurie trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Laurie cared for 263 Medicare patients across 263 services. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination. This provider record is associated with NPI 1548282460.
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) 927-5480
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
500 RUE DE LA VIE ST STE 305
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
263 services · 263 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
69 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
69 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
13 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
59 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory | Billing code | Q0091 |
53 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs 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 OB-GYNs in Baton Rouge 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Whitaker specialize in?
Dr. Whitaker is an OB-GYN in Baton Rouge, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Whitaker located?
Dr. Whitaker is listed at 500 Rue de la Vie St Ste 305, Baton Rouge, LA 70817. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's phone number?
The number on file is (225) 927-5480. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's NPI number?
Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1548282460. 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. Whitaker go to medical school?
Dr. Whitaker attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Whitaker been practicing?
Dr. Whitaker has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Whitaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitaker performs imaging including screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Whitaker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Whitaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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