Active NPI 1275678237 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark C Shoptaugh , MD

Anesthesiology • Baton Rouge, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Shoptaugh, MD is a registered Anesthesiology practitioner in Baton Rouge, LA. With approximately 42 years of clinical practice since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1984, Dr. Shoptaugh provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 8212 SUMMA AVE.

Dr. Shoptaugh is affiliated with Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8212 Summa Ave

Baton Rouge, LA 708093421

Telephone 2257694403

Fax 2257693842

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc Facility NPI 1255399598

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Baton Rouge, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

42 Yrs +20.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

63 Specialists

Practicing in Baton Rouge, LA (638 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shoptaugh (42 Years) 42 Yrs

Baton Rouge Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	30	30	$525.00	$58.43
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	26	26	$600.00	$65.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	76	74	$225.00	$29.43
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	50	49	$525.00	$58.45
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	25	24	$600.00	$67.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	70	70	$225.00	$30.40
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	34	34	$525.00	$52.06
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	28	28	$600.00	$62.51
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	18	16	$675.00	$97.55
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	17	15	$60.00	$12.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	59	59	$225.00	$30.66
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	33	32	$600.00	$63.80
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$525.00	$48.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	52	52	$225.00	$30.51
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	31	31	$600.00	$60.70
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	30	28	$675.00	$96.72
64445 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve)	12	12	$525.00	$48.71
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	12	12	$600.00	$62.41
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$525.00	$34.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	166	129	$675.00	$88.50
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	144	111	$60.00	$12.22
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	80	65	$733.50	$107.54
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	55	53	$225.00	$31.11
64640 Destruction of peripheral nerve or branch	34	16	$250.00	$66.78
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	32	27	$750.00	$106.44
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	23	19	$375.00	$51.84
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	20	20	$600.00	$66.17
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	15	12	$612.33	$59.22
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	14	12	$225.00	$22.93
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	12	11	$1218.50	$99.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	168	119	$60.00	$12.65
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	162	117	$675.00	$79.46
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	65	51	$742.15	$109.76
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	42	42	$225.00	$31.93
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	33	27	$1317.88	$100.06
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	27	22	$709.37	$70.05
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance	22	18	$750.00	$96.00
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	22	$600.00	$64.51
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level	15	11	$375.00	$55.15
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	11	11	$600.00	$70.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	148	109	$60.00	$11.86
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	133	100	$675.00	$77.82
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	57	46	$726.32	$106.42
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	31	31	$225.00	$30.49
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	17	13	$1246.06	$84.29
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	15	15	$600.00	$62.06
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	13	11	$706.38	$63.78
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	11	11	$600.00	$64.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 017758

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID La State Med Lic

017758 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc

8080 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 708107827

Phone: 2254088080