BENJAMIN G. GUEVARA MD – NPI #1679797385
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

BENJAMIN GUEVARA is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SLIDELL, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679797385 to BENJAMIN GUEVARA on April 12, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 11 years ago on Dec 01, 2015. 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 GUEVARA below.

NPI Profile for
BENJAMIN G. GUEVARA

NPI Number
1679797385
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BENJAMIN G. GUEVARA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
100 MEDICAL CENTER DR
SLIDELL, LA 70461-5520
Phone: (985) 646-5550 Fax:
Mailing address
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121-2429
Phone: (504) 842-4000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BENJAMIN GUEVARA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA2153862
MEDICAIDMS03500001
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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 LA MD.204393
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 LA MD.204393

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

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 2005
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 GUEVARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATION
      1516 JEFFERSON HWY
      NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L C
      100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      SLIDELL, LA 70461
    • OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
      149 DRINKWATER BLVD
      BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS 39520
    • SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1001 GAUSE BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458
    • ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL
      1202 S TYLER STREET
      COVINGTON, LA 70433
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • MISSISSIPPI HOMECARE OF PICAYUNE
      1701 HWY 43 N STE 6
      PICAYUNE, MS 39466
    • SMH-OCHSNER HOME HEALTH OF SLIDELL
      660 OAK HARBOR BLVD
      SLIDELL, LA 70458

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