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

Active since July 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2243 GAUSE BLVD E, SLIDELL, LA 70461(985) 643-6355(985) 643-0130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Andrew Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northlake Eye Center, Apmc
Same address
Specialist
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
Slidell, LA 70461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902019052 (985) 643-6355

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

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.

DR. TERRELL MICHAEL HEMELT M.D.
Ophthalmology
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-6355
DR. JESSICA FAWER O.D
Optometrist
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-6355
DR. ROSS ALEXANDER KELT OD
Optometrist
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-6355
NORTHLAKE EYE CENTER, APMC
Specialist
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-6355
CINDY TRAN OD
Optometrist
2243 GAUSE BLVD E
SLIDELL, LA 70461
St. Tammany Parish (985) 643-6355

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 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.

Where is Andrew Benson located?

Andrew Benson practices at 2243 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461. The listed phone number is (985) 643-6355.

What is Andrew Benson's specialty?

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

Is Andrew Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Benson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Andrew Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to Northlake Eye Center, Apmc (Slidell, LA). The 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 Andrew Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

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