Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Hefner, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1508244732
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1401 Foucher St Ste M1005
New Orleans, LA 701153515
(504) 897-8543
fax (504) 897-8726 - Additional location
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1542 Tulane Ave, Box T4M-2
New Orleans, LA 701122865
(504) 568-2577
fax (504) 568-2127
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 7, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208100000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #308770
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508244732. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
984
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$86,506
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 602 | 99 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 157 | 35 | $117 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 118 | 62 | $48 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 67 | 50 | $166 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 40 | 39 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in New Orleans Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
173
Patients
45
Total drug cost
$13,112
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 28 | 0 | $401 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 26 | 20 | $323 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 22 | 14 | $241 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 19 | 11 | $580 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $10,856 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $213 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $184 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $137 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $96 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Hefner's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Hefner practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Hefner practice?
Dr. Benjamin Hefner practices at 1401 Foucher St Ste M1005, New Orleans, LA 701153515. Office phone: 5048978543.
What is Dr. Benjamin Hefner's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Hefner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508244732, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hefner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Hefner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Hefner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.