Quick answers
- Does James C. Bienvenu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Bienvenu accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James C. Bienvenu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 652 Original Medicare patients and 7,059 services for James C. Bienvenu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Bienvenu's NPI number?
- 1396811402. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James C. Bienvenu, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 652 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,059 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)673 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)205 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)149 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)143 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where James C. Bienvenu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Bienvenu at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190002
- Ochsner St Martin HospitalBreaux Bridge, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191302
- Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190017
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190102
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Bienvenu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1211 Coolidge Blvd, Suite 303Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 232‑6697
- 439 Heymann BlvdLafayette, LA 70503 (337) 269‑0963
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Bienvenu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Louisiana Gastroenterology Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396811402 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians