Louis W Benton, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Hattiesburg, MS

Louis W Benton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 268-5640.

Louis W Benton is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 13508) 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 1538173398.

Contact Information

Louis W Benton, MD
421 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7236
(601) 268-5640
(601) 261-3507



Physician's Profile

Full NameLouis W Benton
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience32 Years
Location421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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:
  • Louis W Benton attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538173398
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183704828
  • Enrollment ID: I20080107000727

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Louis W Benton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538173398NPI-NPPES
1559327OtherMSAMERICAN ADMIN GROUP
00120425MedicaidMS
1419923MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 13508 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hattiesburg Clinic, Pa5193706794489

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Entity NameHattiesburg Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740213446
PECOS PAC ID: 5193706794
Enrollment ID: O20040528000685

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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. Louis W Benton 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
Louis W Benton, MD
415 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Ph: (601) 268-5640
Louis W Benton, MD
421 S 28th Ave,
Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7236

Ph: (601) 268-5640

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Dr. Christina Lynn Goodridge, MD
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Dr. William L Pace, M.D.
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Kelly R O'neal, MD
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Practice Location: 421 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Dr. Eldred J Wiser, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6524 U S Highway 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Lauren Ayres Bethea, M.D.
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