DR. ANDREW ERNEST BENSON M.D. - NPI 1639197023 - Ophthalmology in Slidell, LA

Q: What is Andrew Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Benson is 1639197023. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006.

Q: What is Andrew Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Benson was last updated on September 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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About Dr. Andrew Ernest Benson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW ERNEST BENSON M.D. (NPI 1639197023) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (L014236) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639197023

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW ERNEST BENSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address2243 GAUSE BLVD ESlidell, LA 70461-4232

Mailing Address2243 Gause Blvd ESlidell, LA 70461-4232 · (985) 643-6355 · Fax (985) 643-0130

Phone(985) 643-6355

Fax(985) 643-0130

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 2012

✔ NPI 1639197023 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · L014236

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

2243 GAUSE BLVD E, Slidell, LA 70461

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN50977LA

Medicare UPINB62722LA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Andrew Ernest Benson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70461 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 5

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

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