Quick answers
- Does James G. Taliaferro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Taliaferro 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 G. Taliaferro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 121 services for James G. Taliaferro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James G. Taliaferro's NPI number?
- 1326158650. 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 G. Taliaferro, 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 121 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (73110)32 services
- X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (73140)22 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%
- Arthritis73%
- High blood pressure69%
- Depression31%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where James G. Taliaferro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 924‑2424
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James G. Taliaferro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC146 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326158650 |
| 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
- 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