Quick answers
- Does Ernest G. Thompson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ernest G. Thompson Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ernest G. Thompson Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 3,353 services for Ernest G. Thompson Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ernest G. Thompson Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1841212610. 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 Ernest G. Thompson 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 patients | 355 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,353 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,801 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)408 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)366 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)174 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)133 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety41%
- Diabetes34%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Ernest G. Thompson Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ernest G. Thompson 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.
- 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
- Lane Regional Medical CenterZachary, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190020
- Womans HospitalBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190128
Practice locations
Addresses where Ernest G. Thompson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12902 Plank RdBaker, LA 70714 (225) 774‑0733
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ernest G. Thompson Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- South Louisiana Primary Care, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in South Louisiana Primary Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841212610 |
| 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