TARA D. BENJAMIN M.D. – NPI #1427222413
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.

TARA BENJAMIN is a physician located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427222413 to TARA BENJAMIN on April 21, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VM0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Feb 21, 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 TARA BENJAMIN below.

NPI Profile for
TARA D. BENJAMIN

NPI Number
1427222413
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
TARA D. BENJAMIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
100 WOMANS WAY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
Phone: (225) 924-8338 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
550 University Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5149
Phone: (317) 944-8182
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508-6902
Phone: (337) 521-9100
Fax: (337) 470-2019
4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 204
Lafayette, LA 70508-6949
Phone: (337) 470-4653
Fax: (337) 470-8319
1900 W Gauthier Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605-7170
Phone: (337) 480-7267
Fax: (337) 480-7467
309 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 71201-7407
Phone: (319) 966-4000
Fax: (318) 966-7359
Mailing address
5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816-6038
Phone: (337) 470-4653 Fax: (225) 765-9196
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 21, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for TARA BENJAMIN

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICARE RRINP01678758
medicaidIN201091790
medicaidLA1002810
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
207VM0101X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Maternal & Fetal Medicine (Primary)
IN 01071367A
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
MS 21706

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS-EPIC
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
309 JACKSON ST,
MONROE, LA 77025-1669

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS-EPIC
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 204,
LAFAYETTE, LA 77025-1669

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0830.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS FHIR URL
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
309 JACKSON ST,
MONROE, LA 77025-1669

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0830.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS FHIR URL
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
4630 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY STE 204,
LAFAYETTE, LA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2007
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

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