BENJAMIN R. DEATON M.D. – NPI #1376803437
Internal Medicine

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BENJAMIN DEATON is a physician located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376803437 to BENJAMIN DEATON on May 23, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 31, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BENJAMIN DEATON below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN R. DEATON

NPI Number
1376803437
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN R. DEATON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 409
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808-4365
Phone: (225) 765-5864 Fax: (225) 765-2013
3 Other location(s):
2000 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538-1716
Phone: (510) 248-1000
Fax: (510) 608-6055
225 N Jackson Ave
San Jose, CA 95116-1603
Phone: (408) 259-5000
17000 Medical Center Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3246
Phone: (225) 755-4845
Fax: (225) 755-4298
Mailing address
5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816-6038
Phone: (225) 765-5864 Fax: (225) 765-9196
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 31, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine (Primary)		 CA A147582
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 NM RS2012-0502
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NM MD2015-0617

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BENJAMIN DEATON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
      17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

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