Dr Gerard L Murtagh, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Gerard L Murtagh, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bone And Joint Clinic Of Baton Rouge, Inc A Professional Medical Corp and his current practice location is 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 766-0050.

Dr Gerard L Murtagh is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 17314) 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 1376531319.

Contact Information

Dr Gerard L Murtagh, MD
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 200,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300
(225) 766-0050
(225) 766-1499



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gerard L Murtagh
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience41 Years
Location7777 Hennessy 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:
  • Dr Gerard L Murtagh attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376531319
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183519457
  • Enrollment ID: I20040216001282

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gerard L Murtagh such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376531319NPI-NPPES
1348970MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 17314 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bone And Joint Clinic Of Baton Rouge, Inc A Professional Medical Corp377947861541

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Entity NameBone & Joint Clinic Of Baton Rouge, Inc A Professional Medical Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306835079
PECOS PAC ID: 3779478615
Enrollment ID: O20070425000686

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Entity NameCla Care Of La Iii Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336602101
PECOS PAC ID: 0345571584
Enrollment ID: O20191018002101

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Entity NameMdpla Physicians, A Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518658525
PECOS PAC ID: 5890154298
Enrollment ID: O20230703001608

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gerard L Murtagh, MD
Po Box 98035,
Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9035

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Dr Gerard L Murtagh, MD
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 200,
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300

Ph: (225) 766-0050

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Baton Rouge, LA

Kenneth C. Cranor, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5408 Flanders Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-769-0173    Fax: 225-769-1730
Dr. Michael R Robichaux Jr., MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-924-2424    Fax: 225-408-7984
Dr. Barry Michael Rills, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-924-2424    Fax: 225-408-7984
Dr. John Marshall Whatley, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-924-2424    Fax: 225-408-7980
John F Loupe, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2223 Quail Run Ste G, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-406-7222    Fax: 225-286-2964
Tabitha Lynn Franklin, CST/CSFA
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-408-6633    Fax: 225-408-7965
Timothy Charles Bowlin, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite 1000, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-924-2424    Fax: 225-408-7980

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