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 patients | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,957 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)588 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)227 services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)117 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)74 services
- 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.
- Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190065
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the LakeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190064
- Surgical Specialty Center of Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 190251
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin F. Walton Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5258 Dijon DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 769‑1090
- 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 2222Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (225) 769‑2222
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
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427280007 |
| 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