Quick answers
- Does Bennett T. Baquet accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bennett T. Baquet accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bennett T. Baquet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,459 Original Medicare patients and 25,557 services for Bennett T. Baquet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bennett T. Baquet's NPI number?
- 1073563631. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bennett T. Baquet, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,459 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 25,557 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)9,180 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)2,138 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,983 services
- Iodine i-131 sodium iodide capsule(s), therapeutic, per millicurie (A9517)1,270 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)1,247 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes61%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Osteoporosis30%
Hospitals where Bennett T. Baquet works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bennett T. Baquet at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Iberia Medical CenterNew Iberia, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190054
- Mercy Regional Medical CenterVille Platte, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190167
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190102
Practice locations
Addresses where Bennett T. Baquet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4212 W Congress St, Suite 2300aLafayette, LA 70506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bennett T. Baquet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic Apmc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic Apmc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073563631 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians