Christopher Bankhead, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA

Christopher Bankhead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 761-6500.

Christopher Bankhead is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 323870) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1467871723.

Contact Information

Christopher Bankhead, MD
10310 The Grove Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70836-6455
(225) 761-6500
(225) 761-5702



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Bankhead
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience10 Years
Location10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Bankhead attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1467871723
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/15/2014
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113143140
  • Enrollment ID: I20201001001283

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Bankhead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1467871723NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine 323870 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Bankhead, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Christopher Bankhead, MD
10310 The Grove Blvd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70836-6455

Ph: (225) 761-6500

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Dr. John Marshall Whatley, M.D.
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Phone: 225-924-2424    Fax: 225-408-7980
John F Loupe, M.D.
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