MR. BENJAMIN BLAIR GAUTREAUX C.R.N.A.
NPI 1477841674
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hammond, LA

Active since July 21, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENT, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-1682(985) 230-1617 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Mr. Benjamin Blair Gautreaux C.r.n.a. NPPES

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

MR. BENJAMIN BLAIR GAUTREAUX C.R.N.A. (NPI 1477841674) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP06520) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477841674
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BENJAMIN BLAIR GAUTREAUXCredential: C.R.N.A.
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, ANESTHESIA DEPARTMENTHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 230-2198 · Fax (985) 230-2159
Fax(985) 230-1617
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2013
✔ NPI 1477841674 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP06520
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Other Identifiers 3

OtherAP06520LA · Crna License
Medicare PIN3C6897263LA
Medicaid2157809LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Benjamin Blair Gautreaux C.r.n.a. 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 ID547431975
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230324000777

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Gautreaux reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
16061 DOCTORS BLVD STE A
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
694 BELLE TERRE BLVD
La Place, LA 70068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 482 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 470 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
55 services52 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
30 services29 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
13 services12 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number190064
Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

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 Gautreaux's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Gautreaux is 1477841674. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2011.

Where is Benjamin Gautreaux located?

Benjamin Gautreaux practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr Anesthesia Department, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-1682.

What is Benjamin Gautreaux's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Benjamin Gautreaux enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Gautreaux 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Gautreaux's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Gautreaux reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Gastroenterology Anesthesia LLC (Hammond, LA), Zephyr Anesthesia, LLC (La Place, LA) and Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Gautreaux's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Gautreaux accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Benjamin Gautreaux 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 Gautreaux affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Gautreaux is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Gautreaux was last updated on December 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.