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Diagnostic Radiology

James Lawton, MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Cleveland, MS · Hammond, LA · Louisiana, Mississippi

Summary

James Lawton, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA, Cleveland, MS and Hammond, LA. NPI 1427263375. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James Lawton, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice (+5 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James Lawton work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James Lawton at 5 hospitals: Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Bolivar Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James Lawton see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 17 practice locations, including Baton Rouge, LA, Hammond, LA and Lutcher, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James Lawton's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does James Lawton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Lawton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James Lawton?
(985) 230-1683, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James Lawton's NPI number?
1427263375. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James Lawton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Lawton at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James Lawton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 17; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James Lawton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
  • North Oaks Medical Center LLC320 clinicians in the group
  • Baton Rouge Clinic, a Medical Corporation287 clinicians in the group
  • Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc191 clinicians in the group
  • Neuromedical Center118 clinicians in the group
  • Baton Rouge Radiology Group Inc39 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Baton Rouge

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427263375
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians