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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Baton Rouge, LA
Dr Louis Christopher Benjamin, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Louis Christopher Benjamin is a cardiothoracic surgeon at 18961 Santa Maria Dr in Baton Rouge, LA. View phone 225-246-2110 and NPI 1801945936.
- Specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI
- 1801945936
- Pricing
- Current estimate required
Pricing information
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About Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Cardiology providers diagnose and treat heart and circulatory conditions. Common billed services include consultations, stress tests, EKGs, and cardiac imaging.
Common services and price guides
- EchocardiogramTypical range: $200-$2,000
- Cardiac Stress TestTypical range: $200-$1,500
- Nuclear Stress Test (Cardiolite)Typical range: $500-$4,000
- EKG (Electrocardiogram)Typical range: $50-$500
CMS Medicare clinician details
For NPI 1801945936, the CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File released July 9, 2026 reports Emergency Medicine.
- Medicare assignment
- Accepts the Medicare-approved amount
- Medical school
- Medical College Of Ohio
- Graduation year
- 1998
- Telehealth
- Medicare claims indicate telehealth services
CMS enrollment records list group affiliations including Advanced Woundcare Specialists Llc and Alexandria EP, Llc.
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- Primary taxonomyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (208G00000X)
- NPI record datesEnumerated January 9, 2007
- Additional taxonomiesEmergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services (207PE0004X)
Source: NPI Registry. Source record updated September 13, 2013. Loa profile refreshed Jul 21, 2026.
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This profile shows public provider information for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Baton Rouge, LA, including contact details, NPI source information, and source-labeled price context when available.
What NPI taxonomy is listed for Louis Christopher Benjamin MD?
Louis Christopher Benjamin MD is listed as an NPI individual under Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (208G00000X). Registry classifications can change and do not guarantee that every listed service is currently offered.
When was NPI 1801945936 assigned to Louis Christopher Benjamin MD?
The NPI Registry lists January 9, 2007 as the enumeration date for NPI 1801945936. These are registry dates, not necessarily the date the provider began practicing.
What Medicare specialty does CMS list for Louis Christopher Benjamin MD?
The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Emergency Medicine for NPI 1801945936. Medicare enrollment details can change, so confirm current credentials, participation, and services directly.
Does Louis Christopher Benjamin MD accept Medicare assignment?
The CMS record indicates that Louis Christopher Benjamin MD accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Confirm current participation, network status, and patient responsibility before care.
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