Quick answers
- Does Louis W. Benton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis W. Benton 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 Louis W. Benton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 380 services for Louis W. Benton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Louis W. Benton's NPI number?
- 1538173398. 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 Louis W. Benton, 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 | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 380 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)95 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)56 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)22 services
- Pelvic exam (99459)16 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis49%
- Anxiety34%
- Depression23%
- Osteoporosis19%
Hospitals where Louis W. Benton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis W. Benton 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.
- Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250078
Practice locations
Addresses where Louis W. Benton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 301 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 264‑6000
- 415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401
- 415 S 28th Ave 3rd Floor, Ambulatory Cardiovascular Center of MississHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 268‑1734
- 415 S 28th Ave FlHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 264‑6000
- 421 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Louis W. Benton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hattiesburg Clinic PA537 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Hattiesburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hattiesburg Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538173398 |
| 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