Gurpal S Benning, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Covington, LA

Gurpal S Benning, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Covington, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Park Nicollet Clinic and his current practice location is 1000 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 875-2880.

Gurpal S Benning is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.203323) 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 1891029856.

Contact Information

Gurpal S Benning, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107
(985) 875-2880
(985) 875-2780



Physician's Profile

Full NameGurpal S Benning
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience23 Years
Location1000 Ochsner Blvd, 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:
  • Gurpal S Benning graduated from medical school in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891029856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/23/2009
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507903036
  • Enrollment ID: I20230728002328

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gurpal S Benning such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891029856NPI-NPPES
1803839MedicaidLA
00934711MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist MD.203323 (Louisiana)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD.203323 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Park Nicollet Methodist HospitalSaint louis park, MNHospital
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Park Nicollet Clinic79118194381529

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePark Nicollet Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780621904
PECOS PAC ID: 7911819438
Enrollment ID: O20031104000046

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Gurpal S Benning is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Gurpal S Benning, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2880
Gurpal S Benning, MD
1000 Ochsner Blvd,
Covington, LA 70433-8107

Ph: (985) 875-2880

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