Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Morehead

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Monroe, LA

  • NPI 1124447719
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
309 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 712017407
(318) 966-4541
fax (318) 966-4543
Additional location
1542 Tulane Ave, BoxT4M-2
New Orleans, LA 701122865
(504) 568-5600
Mailing address
1542 Tulane Ave, Boxt4M-2
New Orleans, LA 701122865

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #305107

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124447719. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
655
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$87,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 248 102 $207
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 222 102 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 85 53 $114
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 33 33 $109
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 27 16 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $108
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 13 13 $80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 11 11 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$57
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 3 $57.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$112
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 12 0 $112

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Morehead's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Morehead practices Hospitalist Physician in Monroe, LA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Morehead practice?
Dr. Benjamin Morehead practices at 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 712017407. Office phone: 3189664541.
What is Dr. Benjamin Morehead's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Morehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124447719, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Morehead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Morehead accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Morehead commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.