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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BRINGAZE
Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Walter L Bringaze, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Walter graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1983. Walter is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Walter cared for 49 Medicare patients across 49 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (225) 490-7224
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 8001
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
49 services · 49 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
17 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
16 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
16 |
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 2
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 thoracic surgeons in Baton Rouge 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 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 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bringaze?
Dr. Bringaze is a thoracic surgeon in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
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What is Dr. Bringaze's address?
Dr. Bringaze is listed at 7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 8001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bringaze?
The number on file is (225) 490-7224. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Bringaze's NPI number?
Dr. Bringaze's National Provider Identifier is 1093779092. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Bringaze train?
Dr. Bringaze attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bringaze been practicing?
Dr. Bringaze has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bringaze perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bringaze performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and harvest of vein using an endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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