Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Benton, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
- NPI 1831535517
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
7373 Perkins RD
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-4044
fax (225) 246-9116 - Additional location
-
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352491900
(205) 934-9666
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 27, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #306579 · Alabama #33813
- Medicaid
- LA #2450760
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831535517. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
361
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$24,156
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 43 | $112 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 71 | 24 | $76 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 46 | 33 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 32 | 27 | $85 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 29 | 29 | $167 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 25 | 23 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 21 | 21 | $10 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 21 | 21 | $77 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 16 | 16 | $13 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 13 | 11 | $10 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 90 peers in Baton Rouge Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,440
Patients
566
Total drug cost
$16,284
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 248 | 100 | $3,392 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 207 | 79 | $839 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 97 | 38 | $1,301 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 94 | 37 | $751 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 93 | 41 | $1,453 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 90 | 42 | $1,159 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 81 | 29 | $1,221 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 79 | 29 | $325 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 76 | 31 | $1,061 |
| Irbesartan | Generic | 76 | 33 | $2,358 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Benton's medical specialty?
Dr. William Benton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. William Benton practice?
Dr. William Benton practices at 7373 Perkins RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Office phone: 2257694044.
What is Dr. William Benton's NPI?
Dr. William Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831535517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Benton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Benton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Benton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.