ALEX BETECH M.D. – NPI #1174886733
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

ALEX BETECH is an orthopaedic surgeon located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1174886733 to ALEX BETECH on June 19, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Feb 11, 2019. 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 ALEX BETECH below.

NPI Profile for
ALEX BETECH

NPI Number
1174886733
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEX BETECH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9032 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810-1507
Phone: (225) 768-5772 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 LA MD.207525
207XP3100X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery		 TX BP20044624
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 LA MD.207525

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

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
ALEX BETECH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      5000 HENNESSY BLVD
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.