DR. BENJAMIN SIMPSON MD
NPI 1225697139
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 13, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2024, Jun 14, 2024, Jun 13, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Benjamin Simpson Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN SIMPSON MD (NPI 1225697139) is an individual neurology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (339578) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in Aurora.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225697139
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN SIMPSONCredential: MD
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address12700 E 19th Ave # 5018Aurora, CO 80045-2560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2024
NPI 1225697139 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License Licensed in LA · 339578
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 112700 E 19th Ave # 5018Aurora, CO 80045-2560 · Phone (310) 423-2811

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

Dr. Benjamin Simpson Md 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 ID9032570528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240906003414, I20250228000374, I20250305003761, I20250311003295, I20250312002019, I20250313003015, I20250314002395, I20250403000487, I20250514001792, I20250807004263, I20250813000526, I20251002003978, I20260108002734
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Simpson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Simpson is 1225697139. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2019.

Where is Benjamin Simpson located?

Benjamin Simpson practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3980.

What is Benjamin Simpson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Benjamin Simpson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Simpson 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 Simpson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Benjamin Simpson 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 Simpson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Simpson is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Simpson was last updated on August 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.