Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont
General Surgery in Lafayette, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 52+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont Jr., MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1973, having over 52 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Woman's Hospital, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Lsuhn Billing Llc. Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont at 2390 W Congress St to request Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Benton Dupont Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1153409909 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 52 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1973.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1407879323
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, June 16, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Benton Dupont has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 52 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| MD012268 | Louisiana |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail Surgical Oncology A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
| MD012268 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 22 |
| Lsuhn Billing Llc | 182 |
Practice Locations
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506-4205
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, June 16, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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