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Orthopedic Surgery

James A. Lalonde Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. James A. Lalonde Jr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 7566 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 765-5500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James A. Lalonde Jr. had 330 Original Medicare patients and 1,629 services. NPI 1295783587. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Lalonde Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James A. Lalonde Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Lalonde Jr. 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 James A. Lalonde Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 330 Original Medicare patients and 1,629 services for James A. Lalonde Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James A. Lalonde Jr.'s NPI number?
1295783587. 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 James A. Lalonde Jr., 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 patients330
Services billed to Medicare1,629
Different services or procedures68
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)405 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)385 services
  3. X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)186 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
  5. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)89 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis67%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where James A. Lalonde Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Lalonde Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James A. Lalonde Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James A. Lalonde Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC644 clinicians in the group
  • Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC146 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Baton Rouge

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1295783587
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians