LARRY S. BANKSTON, JR. MD – NPI #1710196548
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

LARRY BANKSTON, JR. is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710196548 to LARRY BANKSTON, JR. on May 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 20, 2025. 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 LARRY BANKSTON, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
LARRY S. BANKSTON, JR.

NPI Number
1710196548
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LARRY S. BANKSTON, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD
SUITE 1000
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810-7827
Phone: (225) 924-2424 Fax: (225) 408-7984
1 Other location(s):
1 North Stadium Drive
Tiger Stadium
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-0001
Phone: (225) 578-9244
Fax: (225) 578-3924
Mailing address
8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD STE 1000
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810-7827
Phone: (225) 924-2424 Fax: (225) 408-7984
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 20, 2025

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA 203028

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

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2003
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
LARRY BANKSTON, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BATON ROUGE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      8585 PICARDY AVE
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
    • OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      5000 HENNESSY BLVD
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
    • SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE
      8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
    • WEST FELICIANA PARISH HOSPITAL
      5266 COMMERCE STREET, BUILDING B
      SAINT FRANCISVILLE, LA 70775

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