Physician Profile
Russell J. Wardlaw, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wardlaw
Russell J. Wardlaw, MD is a specialist based in Hammond, LA. Russell is a 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. According to Medicare claims data, Russell cared for 1,522 Medicare patients across 2,927 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (985) 542-1334
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16061 DOCTORS BLVD SUITE B
Hammond, LA 70403
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,927 services · 1,522 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
190 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
97 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
75 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
44 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
30 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
19 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99439 |
747 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other specialists at this location 3
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 specialists in Hammond 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 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 2002 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 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wardlaw specialize in?
Dr. Wardlaw is a specialist in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wardlaw located?
Dr. Wardlaw is listed at 16061 Doctors Blvd Suite B, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wardlaw's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 542-1334. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wardlaw's NPI number?
Dr. Wardlaw's National Provider Identifier is 1376734210. 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. Wardlaw go to medical school?
Dr. Wardlaw attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wardlaw been practicing?
Dr. Wardlaw has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wardlaw do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wardlaw performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and dilation of esophagus; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of abdomen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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