Dr Michael John Benoit, MD - Medicare Pediatric Medicine in Jennings, LA

Dr Michael John Benoit, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine" physician in Jennings, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pediatric Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Llc and his current practice location is 1322 Elton Rd, Suite D, Jennings, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 824-1111.

Dr Michael John Benoit is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 024980) 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 1235199795.

Contact Information

Dr Michael John Benoit, MD
1322 Elton Rd, Suite D,
Jennings, LA 70546-4138
(337) 824-1111
(337) 824-1122

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael John Benoit
GenderMale
SpecialityPediatric Medicine
Experience20 Years
Location1322 Elton Rd, Jennings, 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:
  • Dr Michael John Benoit attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235199795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/29/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002876224
  • Enrollment ID: I20041013000007

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael John Benoit such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235199795NPI-NPPES
45-0506014OtherTAX ID
1445151MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 024980 (Louisiana)Secondary
2080A0000XPediatrics - Adolescent Medicine 024980 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jennings American Legion HospitalJennings, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Llc468805171724

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. Dr Michael John Benoit allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJennings American Legion Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801147434
PECOS PAC ID: 8123128014
Enrollment ID: O20121029000533
Entity NameOchsner American Legion Hospital, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811630981
PECOS PAC ID: 4688051717
Enrollment ID: O20220531000549

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. Dr Michael John Benoit 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
Dr Michael John Benoit, MD
1322 Elton Rd, Suite D,
Jennings, LA 70546-4138

Ph: (337) 824-1111
Dr Michael John Benoit, MD
1322 Elton Rd, Suite D,
Jennings, LA 70546-4138

Ph: (337) 824-1111

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