William Benton, M.D.
NPI 1831535517 · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Benton, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1831535517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831535517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33813 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
452 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 63 | $112 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 56 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $83 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 31 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 271 | 108 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 223 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 123 | 44 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 120 | 47 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 103 | 41 |
| Gabapentin | 100 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900Phone: (205) 934-9666
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35249-1900Phone: (205) 934-9666
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-21
- Last updated
- 2021-01-27
- Certified
- 2021-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Benton's NPI number?
- William Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831535517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Benton's specialty?
- William Benton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Benton located?
- William Benton's practice location on file with NPPES is 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
- What is William Benton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Benton is (225) 769-4044.
- Does William Benton accept Medicare?
- William Benton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Benton's NPI active?
- Yes — William Benton's NPI (1831535517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.