Dr. Louis C Benjamin
Thoracic Surgery in Lake Charles, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 26+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Louis C Benjamin III, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1998, having over 26 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Christus St Patrick Hospital, Jennings American Legion Hospital, Oakdale Community Hospital. Dr. Louis C Benjamin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Jaeger Emergency Physicians, Llc. Dr. Louis C Benjamin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 436-2511 to request Dr. Louis C Benjamin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Louis C Benjamin III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941282396 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Emergency Medicine
Experience
- Over 26 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. Louis C Benjamin attended and graduated from Medical College Of Ohio in 1998.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1801945936
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2007
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 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. Louis C Benjamin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Louis C Benjamin has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 26 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
click for detail Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
| MD.201636 | Louisiana |
- Emergency Medicine / Emergency Medical Services
click for detail Emergency Medical Services An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
| MD.201636 | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Alexandria, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Lake Charles, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Jennings, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Oakdale, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Jaeger Emergency Physicians, Llc
| Jaeger Emergency Physicians, Llc | 3 |
Practice Locations
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5725
Phone: (337) 436-2511
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
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