ANDREW F. CLARKE M.D. – NPI #1972565257
Hospitalist

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Hospitalist

ANDREW CLARKE is a hospitalist located in LAFAYETTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972565257 to ANDREW CLARKE on April 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208M00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Hospitalist.

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 23, 2026. 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 ANDREW CLARKE below.

NPI Profile for
ANDREW F. CLARKE

NPI Number
1972565257
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDREW F. CLARKE
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4801 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508-6917
Phone: (337) 470-4522 Fax: (337) 470-4590
2 Other location(s):
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
Phone: (225) 765-4050
Fax: (225) 765-4046
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
Hammond, LA 70403-1436
Phone: (985) 345-2700
Mailing address
5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816-6038
Phone: (225) 765-4050 Fax: (225) 765-9196
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 23, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANDREW CLARKE

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLICENSELA022576
medicaidLA1483591
medicaidTX171654001
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
208M00000X
- Hospitalist (Primary)		 LA 022576
208100000X
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation		 LA 022576
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA 022576

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 1995
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
ANDREW CLARKE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
      3330 MASONIC DRIVE
      ALEXANDRIA, LA 71301
    • EPHRAIM MCDOWELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      217 SOUTH THIRD STREET
      DANVILLE, KY 40422
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433

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