BRUCE W. BARTON MD – NPI #1003876731
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BRUCE BARTON is a physician located in ALEXANDRIA, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003876731 to BRUCE BARTON on March 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Feb 02, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRUCE BARTON below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE W. BARTON

NPI Number
1003876731
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE W. BARTON
Credentials
MD
Primary location
201 4TH ST STE 3D
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301-8421
Phone: (318) 473-9701 Fax: (318) 473-9705
Mailing address
301 4TH STREET
BOX 30152
ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301-8421
Phone: (318) 473-9701 Fax: (318) 473-9705
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 02, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE BARTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRAILROAD MEDICAREP00419414
MEDICAIDLA1366978
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 LA 017897

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRUCE BARTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
      3330 MASONIC DRIVE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      211 4TH STREET
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ALLEGIANCE HOME HEALTH OF EAST CENTRAL LOUISIANA
      504 JACK MILLER RD., STE 1
      VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586
    • ELARA CARING
      1401 TEXAS AVENUE STE A
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • LAGNIAPPE HOMECARE ALEXANDRIA
      3130 JACKSON STREET
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
  • NURSING HOME
    • COLFAX NURSING AND REHAB, LLC
      366 WEBB SMITH DRIVE
      COLFAX, LA 71417
    • NAOMI HEIGHTS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
      2421 E. TEXAS AVENUE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • ST CHRISTINA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
      122 HILLSDALE DRIVE
      PINEVILLE, LA 71360
  • HOSPICE
    • ALLEGIANCE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
      940 WEST BON TEMPT STREET
      MARKSVILLE, LA 71351
    • COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
      5417 JACKSON STREET, SUITE B
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71303
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS DUBUIS HOSPITAL OF ALEXANDRIA
      3330 MASONIC DR
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301

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