Quick answers
- Does Dakota J. Boston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dakota J. Boston 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 Dakota J. Boston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 278 Original Medicare patients and 1,164 services for Dakota J. Boston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dakota J. Boston's NPI number?
- 1962899971. 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 Dakota J. Boston, 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 | 278 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,164 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)446 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)392 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)154 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)105 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)39 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%
- Diabetes62%
- Arthritis60%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Dakota J. Boston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dakota J. Boston 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.
- Natchitoches Regional Medical CenterNatchitoches, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190007
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Dakota J. Boston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 400Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 212‑7902
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dakota J. Boston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- WK Endocrine Specialists8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Bossier City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bossier City, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in WK Endocrine Specialists
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 Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962899971 |
| 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