Active NPI 1982845962 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Michael Wright , MD

Internal Medicine • Slidell, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Wright, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Slidell, LA. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Wright delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1001 GAUSE BLVD.

Dr. Wright is affiliated with Apogee Medical Group, Louisiana, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1001 Gause Blvd
Box 4

Slidell, LA 704582939

Telephone 9852808742

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Smh Professional Serv At Smh Facility NPI 1942203476

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Slidell, LA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -8.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

39 Specialists

Practicing in Slidell, LA (1847 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

26.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wright (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Slidell Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	100	51	$144.25	$110.82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	88	46	$89.88	$74.43
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	45	44	$146.22	$105.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$218.21	$155.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	13	12	$109.03	$75.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	146	71	$141.54	$115.91
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	104	60	$103.93	$77.03
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	61	60	$147.74	$110.91
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	26	26	$114.33	$77.80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	18	$288.83	$168.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	480	170	$565.76	$99.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	209	99	$400.15	$70.28
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	96	95	$571.01	$101.42
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	94	87	$1130.68	$195.41
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	23	23	$405.02	$70.12
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	19	19	$1006.11	$175.75
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$325.84	$66.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	207	90	$396.18	$99.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	175	75	$302.27	$71.41
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	71	71	$448.50	$104.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	36	35	$913.70	$198.90
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	18	18	$145.16	$71.07
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	14	12	$1232.83	$222.12
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	13	13	$488.40	$180.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	282	110	$110.07	$104.62
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	168	83	$75.30	$72.49
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	89	87	$108.80	$106.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	36	36	$206.88	$203.57
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	30	30	$74.06	$72.49
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	21	16	$106.69	$104.75
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	20	20	$189.45	$187.03
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	16	13	$74.23	$73.13
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	14	14	$79.62	$72.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	329	102	$107.73	$103.32
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	145	66	$74.21	$71.89
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	64	61	$108.92	$105.29
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	32	19	$249.91	$200.11
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	31	30	$189.55	$186.72
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	25	14	$77.53	$72.64
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	22	22	$77.68	$72.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$216.33	$203.54
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	17	14	$106.73	$104.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	392	102	$109.70	$104.50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	106	48	$76.21	$72.93
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	64	61	$114.52	$107.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	58	54	$210.57	$203.82
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	53	27	$241.12	$224.57
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	23	22	$190.08	$187.04
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$74.45	$73.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	465	125	$112.69	$104.31
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	126	47	$81.94	$72.08
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	77	68	$116.65	$107.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	53	50	$211.54	$204.06
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	51	25	$243.75	$226.50
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	22	22	$207.13	$172.33
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$84.24	$72.77

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-17

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License LA MD.204720

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License LA MD204720

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License LA MD.20470

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Apogee Medical Group, Louisiana, Inc.

1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 704582939

Phone: 9852808743

Secondary Practice Locations

6300 Main St

Zachary, LA 707914037

Phone: 2257654050

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Alvin Haynes , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1356438170

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

13 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2023

Hospitalist (License #MD204720 in LA)

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NPI Profile Active June 28, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2017

Registered at 1001 GAUSE BLVD, BOX 4, SLIDELL, LA 704582939 (Tel: 9852808742)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2017

Registered at 2117 GIUFFRIAS AVE APT 20, METAIRIE, LA 700016625 (Tel: 5049576967)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN WRIGHT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #MD.204720 in LA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 21, 2017

Internal Medicine (License #MD.204720 in LA)

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NPI Profile Active July 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2012

Registered at 1001 GAUSE BLVD, BOX 4, SLIDELL, LA 704582939 (Tel: 9852808742)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2012

Registered at 2117 GIUFFRIAS AVE APT 20, METAIRIE, LA 700016625 (Tel: 5049576967)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 27, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN WRIGHT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2012

Hospitalist (License #MD.20470 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 20, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982845962

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 20, 2009

Last Update: May 17, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2117 Giuffrias Ave Apt 20

Metairie, LA 700016625

Phone: 5049576967

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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