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DR. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN III MD
NPI 1801945936
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since January 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
18961 SANTA MARIA DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 246-2110 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Louis Christopher Benjamin Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN III MD (NPI 1801945936) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.201636) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Ohio (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801945936
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS CHRISTOPHER BENJAMIN IIICredential: MD
Location Address18961 SANTA MARIA DRBaton Rouge, LA 70809-6765
Mailing Address18961 Santa Maria DrBaton Rouge, LA 70809-6765 · (225) 246-2110
Phone(225) 246-2110
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of OhioGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 2013
✔ NPI 1801945936 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.201636
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License MD.201636 (LA)
18961 SANTA MARIA DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1022306LA
Medicare PIN4K8396833LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Louis Christopher Benjamin Iii 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 ID941282396
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071120000141
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
544 services510 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
372 services350 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
54 services53 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
51 services50 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190019
Location3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70809 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
$164.73 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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 Louis Benjamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Benjamin is 1801945936. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 9, 2007.

Where is Louis Benjamin located?

Louis Benjamin practices at 18961 Santa Maria Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 246-2110.

What is Louis Benjamin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Louis Benjamin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Benjamin 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 Louis Benjamin accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list Louis Benjamin 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 Louis Benjamin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Benjamin is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Benjamin was last updated on September 13, 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.