Louis W Benton, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Hattiesburg, MS

Louis W Benton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 268-5640.

Louis W Benton is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 13508) 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 1538173398.

Contact Information

Louis W Benton, MD
421 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7236
(601) 268-5640
(601) 261-3507

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Physician's Profile

Full NameLouis W Benton
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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:
  • Louis W Benton attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538173398
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183704828
  • Enrollment ID: I20080107000727

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Louis W Benton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538173398NPI-NPPES
1559327OtherMSAMERICAN ADMIN GROUP
00120425MedicaidMS
1419923MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 13508 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa5193706794489

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. Louis W Benton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHattiesburg Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740213446
PECOS PAC ID: 5193706794
Enrollment ID: O20040528000685

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. Louis W Benton 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
Louis W Benton, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 268-5640
Louis W Benton, MD
421 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7236

Ph: (601) 268-5640

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Hattiesburg, MS

Jeffrey L Hudson, MD
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Kelly R O'neal, MD
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Dr. Eldred J Wiser, M.D.
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Practice Location: 6524 U S Highway 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601-268-9393    Fax: 601-268-9559
Lauren Ayres Bethea, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 421 S 28th Ave, Suite 200, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-268-5640    Fax: 601-261-3507
Dr. Eugene Linwood Shannon, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 62 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601-544-4550    Fax: 601-582-3373

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