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DR. BENJAMIN J PALOMBO M.D.
NPI 1932310620
Family Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Active since May 24, 2007PECOS Enrolled
4806 WEAVER RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(888) 443-7236(337) 602-4904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin J Palombo M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN J PALOMBO M.D. (NPI 1932310620) is an individual family medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.204031) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932310620
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN J PALOMBOCredential: M.D.
Location Address4806 WEAVER RDLake Charles, LA 70605-5100
Mailing Address4806 Weaver RdLake Charles, LA 70605-5100 · (337) 296-4139 · Fax (888) 443-7236
Phone(888) 443-7236
Fax(337) 602-4904
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2020
✔ NPI 1932310620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.204031
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
4806 WEAVER RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02950LA

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. Benjamin J Palombo 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 70605 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
16%142 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
6%308 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
13%119 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%3,032 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
22%877 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
10%560 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 709 patients
Patients tobacco: 10% · 192 patients
69%709 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Palombo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Palombo is 1932310620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Palombo located?

Benjamin Palombo practices at 4806 Weaver Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (888) 443-7236.

What is Benjamin Palombo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Benjamin Palombo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Palombo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Palombo was last updated on June 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.