ROBERT J. AERTKER, III M.D. – NPI #1780877944
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.

ROBERT AERTKER, III is a physician located in CROWLEY, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780877944 to ROBERT AERTKER, III on August 21, 2007. 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 Oct 01, 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 ROBERT AERTKER, III below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT J. AERTKER, III

NPI Number
1780877944
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT J. AERTKER, III
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1325 WRIGHT AVE STE A
CROWLEY, LA 70526-2226
Phone: (337) 783-4034 Fax: (337) 783-4053
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 01, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ROBERT AERTKER, III

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1500526
MEDICAIDLA2372793
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 MD.201790

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
[email protected]
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1325 WRIGHT AVE STE A,
CROWLEY, LA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROBERT AERTKER, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1305 CROWLEY RAYNE HIGHWAY
      CROWLEY, LA 70526
    • ACADIA ST LANDRY
      810 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET
      CHURCH POINT, LA 70525
    • JENNINGS AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL
      1634 ELTON ROAD
      JENNINGS, LA 70546
    • OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1214 COOLIDGE AVENUE
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
    • OUR LADY OF LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PARKWAY
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ACADIAN HOMECARE, LLC
      458 HEYMANN BLVD BLDG A
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
    • LAMM FAMILY CARE HOME HEALTH
      220 B W MILL STREET
      CROWLEY, LA 70526
  • NURSING HOME
    • ENCORE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (THE)
      19110 CROWLEY-EUNICE HWY
      CROWLEY, LA 70526
    • SOUTHWIND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
      804 CROWLEY-RAYNE HWY
      CROWLEY, LA 70526
  • HOSPICE
    • LAMM FAMILY CARE HOSPICE
      210 W. MILL STREET
      CROWLEY, LA 70526
  • LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITAL
    • LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE
      2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PARKWAY, 6TH FLOOR
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

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