BENJAMIN MOREHEAD
NPI 1124447719
Hospitalist in Monroe, LA

Active since April 10, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
309 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA 71201(318) 966-4541(318) 966-4543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 17, 2021, Jun 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Morehead NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN MOREHEAD (NPI 1124447719) is an individual hospitalist provider in Monroe, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (305107) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in New Orleans.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124447719
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN MOREHEAD
Location Address309 JACKSON STMonroe, LA 71201-7407
Mailing Address1542 Tulane Ave, Boxt4m-2New Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Fax(318) 966-4543
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 17, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 17, 2021
NPI 1124447719 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in LA · 305107
Definition
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 305107 (LA)
309 JACKSON ST, Monroe, LA 71201

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11542 Tulane Ave, BoxT4M-2New Orleans, LA 70112-2865 · Phone (504) 568-5600

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Morehead is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5496033565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170724003395
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
218 services125 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
139 services72 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
113 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
23 services23 patients
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500
This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190125
Location309 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71201 · Ouachita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71201 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$91.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Rehabilitation Unit
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Emergency Medicine
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Morehead's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Morehead is 1124447719. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2014.

Where is Benjamin Morehead located?

Benjamin Morehead practices at 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201. The listed phone number is (318) 966-4541.

What is Benjamin Morehead's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Benjamin Morehead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Morehead is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Morehead accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Benjamin Morehead as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Morehead affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Morehead is affiliated with St Francis Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Morehead was last updated on May 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.