RALPH C. BENSON M.D.
NPI 1710928866
Urology in Raceland, LA
NPI Status: Active since June 09, 2006
Contact Information
4608 HIGHWAY 1
RACELAND, LA
ZIP 70394
Phone: (985) 537-6841
- Individual
- Male
- Urology
- Accepts Insurance
About RALPH BENSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ralph Benson, a provider established in Raceland, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Urology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1710928866 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208800000X with license number MD.14945R (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1710928866
- Provider Name
- RALPH C. BENSON M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4608 HIGHWAY 1 RACELAND, LA 70394
- Location Phone
- (985) 537-6841
- Mailing Address
- 1514 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
- Mailing Phone
- (504) 842-4000
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-09-2006
- Last Update Date
- 06-02-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Urology
- Taxonomy Code
- 208800000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD.14945R
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 338161YH3U | MEDICARE PIN (08) | LA | |
| 08187761 | MEDICAID (05) | MS | |
| 4F447 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | LA | |
| 1167428 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1710928866, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 64. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 64 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 64 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1710928866, enumerated as an "individual" on June 09, 2006.
The provider is located at 4608 HIGHWAY 1 RACELAND, LA 70394 and the phone number is (985) 537-6841.
Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
