Gregory Thomas Benton, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Covington, LA

Gregory Thomas Benton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Cypress Pointe Urgent Care, Llc and his current practice location is 95 E Fairway Dr, Lakeview Medical Center, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 867-4000.

Gregory Thomas Benton is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 199991) 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 1396777421.

Contact Information

Gregory Thomas Benton, MD
95 E Fairway Dr, Lakeview Medical Center,
Covington, LA 70433-7500
(985) 867-4000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameGregory Thomas Benton
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience21 Years
Location95 E Fairway Dr, Covington, 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:
  • Gregory Thomas Benton attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396777421
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002844057
  • Enrollment ID: I20050801000214

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gregory Thomas Benton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396777421NPI-NPPES
1063941MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207P00000XEmergency Medicine 199991 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tulane Medical CenterNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cypress Pointe Urgent Care, Llc20627423235

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Entity NameAcs Primary Care Physicians Louisiana Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306889092
PECOS PAC ID: 4486566932
Enrollment ID: O20050324000095

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Entity NameVan Meter Emergency Physicians Inc. Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649410697
PECOS PAC ID: 4981761590
Enrollment ID: O20090326000385

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Entity NameIn And Out Urgent Care Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851725154
PECOS PAC ID: 5991937054
Enrollment ID: O20140404000397

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Entity NameCypress Pointe Urgent Care, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407419138
PECOS PAC ID: 2062742323
Enrollment ID: O20190930001399

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Gregory Thomas Benton, MD
871 Cole Ct,
Covington, LA 70433-7904

Ph: (504) 432-6458
Gregory Thomas Benton, MD
95 E Fairway Dr, Lakeview Medical Center,
Covington, LA 70433-7500

Ph: (985) 867-4000

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Covington, LA

Dr. Luis Federico Matta Ii, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 71205 Highway 21 Ste 1, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-809-8868    
Dr. Lloyd Joseph Gueringer Jr., MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-4438    
Dr. Haley Rebecca Davis, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-898-4000    
Dr. Charles David Muntan, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 95 Judge Tanner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-4000    
Dr. John Edward Stephenson, M.D.
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 73153 Military Rd, Covington, LA 70435
Phone: 985-626-6133    
Richard G Marek Jr., MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-875-2828    
Brian Phillip Guidry, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 95 E Fairway Dr, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: 985-867-4000    Fax: 985-867-4001

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