Eric Kimball Oberlander, MD

Neurological Surgery

Eric Kimball Oberlander is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Baton Rouge, LA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(225) 769-2200Baton Rouge, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Eric Kimball Oberlander, MD practices as part of a group neurosurgeon practice in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.76/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 21 Neurological Surgery providers in LASee all Neurological Surgery in Baton Rouge25+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6564dNPPES updated 2008-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1685

Fax: (225) 768-2185
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Louisiana on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

99.76/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)

Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

46.39%

Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+41.3 pts)

46.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

571

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

374

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,328

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $15k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$834 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Eric Kimball Oberlander's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2001)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 98509, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-9509

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Eric Kimball Oberlander

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Kimball Oberlander for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Baton Rouge required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eric Kimball Oberlander

NPI records show Dr. Oberlander as active with telehealth listed in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (225) 769-2200.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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