Physician Profile
Nathan J. Hensler, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hensler
Nathan J. Hensler, DO practices family medicine — sports medicine in Hammond, LA. Nathan is a 2018 graduate of University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Med. According to Medicare claims data, Nathan cared for 477 Medicare patients across 785 services. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (985) 490-3070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
42078 VETERANS AVE STE B
Hammond, LA 70403
1 North Stadium Dr Tiger Stadium
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
785 services · 477 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
105 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
18 | |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
52 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
24 | |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
19 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
17 | |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
16 | |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
16 | |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
115 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
102 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Med 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hensler specialize in?
Dr. Hensler is a family doctor in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hensler located?
Dr. Hensler is listed at 42078 Veterans Ave Ste B, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hensler's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 490-3070. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hensler's NPI number?
Dr. Hensler's National Provider Identifier is 1225534654. 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. Hensler go to medical school?
Dr. Hensler attended University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Med, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hensler been practicing?
Dr. Hensler has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hensler do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hensler performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hensler confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hensler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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