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Otolaryngology

Benjamin F. Walton Iv, MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Benjamin F. Walton Iv, MD is an ENT doctor at 5258 Dijon Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 769-1090. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benjamin F. Walton Iv had 258 Original Medicare patients and 2,957 services. NPI 1427280007. 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 Benjamin F. Walton Iv, 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 Benjamin F. Walton Iv accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin F. Walton Iv 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 Benjamin F. Walton Iv see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 258 Original Medicare patients and 2,957 services for Benjamin F. Walton Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benjamin F. Walton Iv's NPI number?
1427280007. 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 Benjamin F. Walton Iv, 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 patients258
Services billed to Medicare2,957
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)588 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)227 services
  3. Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)117 services
  4. Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)74 services
  5. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)74 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 cholesterol72%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression25%

Hospitals where Benjamin F. Walton Iv works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin F. Walton Iv 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 Benjamin F. Walton Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin F. Walton Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Louisiana Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists, Inc.66 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Baton Rouge

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

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Other clinicians in Louisiana Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists, Inc.

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427280007
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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