Dr Robert W Benson, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Ponchatoula, LA

Dr Robert W Benson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. He is a member of the group practice Integrated Dermatology Of Ponchatoula Llc and his current practice location is 180 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 370-7768.

Dr Robert W Benson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 013754) 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 1962406843.

Contact Information

Dr Robert W Benson, MD
180 N 5th St,
Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2532
(985) 370-7768
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert W Benson
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience48 Years
Location180 N 5th St, Ponchatoula, 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 Robert W Benson attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962406843
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/01/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739146010
  • Enrollment ID: I20041217000834

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert W Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962406843NPI-NPPES
1175358MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 013754 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Integrated Dermatology Of Ponchatoula Llc610312697412

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Entity NameIntegrated Dermatology Of Ponchatoula Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508234600
PECOS PAC ID: 6103126974
Enrollment ID: O20151130001653

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert W Benson, MD
180 N 5th St,
Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2532

Ph: (985) 370-7768
Dr Robert W Benson, MD
180 N 5th St,
Ponchatoula, LA 70454-2532

Ph: (985) 370-7768

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