Joseph D Benevento, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA

Joseph D Benevento, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc, South Louisiana Medical Associates and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-3995.

Joseph D Benevento is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 303230) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1093840944.

Contact Information

Joseph D Benevento, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-3995
(504) 842-5970

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph D Benevento
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph D Benevento attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093840944
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638279854
  • Enrollment ID: I20161118000294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph D Benevento such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093840944NPI-NPPES
2432524MedicaidLA
02726762MedicaidMS
045129OtherCTCT MEDICAL LICENSE
036-113758OtherILSTATE LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 045129 (Connecticut)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 303230 (Louisiana)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 303230 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403
South Louisiana Medical Associates8527968650107

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph D Benevento allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513
Entity NameSouth Louisiana Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942301379
PECOS PAC ID: 8527968650
Enrollment ID: O20040113000589

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph D Benevento is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph D Benevento, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Joseph D Benevento, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-3995

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