Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Benjamin B. Close work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Benjamin B. Close at 5 hospitals: CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Hardtner Medical Center, Lasalle General Hospital and Rapides Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Benjamin B. Close see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Alexandria, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benjamin B. Close's specialty?
- Medicare lists Allergy/Immunology as the primary specialty.
- Does Benjamin B. Close accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin B. Close accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Benjamin B. Close offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin B. Close offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Benjamin B. Close?
- (318) 445-6221, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benjamin B. Close's NPI number?
- 1730185802. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benjamin B. Close works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin B. Close at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190298
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190019
- Hardtner Medical CenterOlla, LA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 191315
- Lasalle General HospitalJena, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190145
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190026
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin B. Close is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 201 Pecan Park AveAlexandria, LA 71303 (318) 445‑6221
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin B. Close as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Allergy and Asthma Clinic of Alexandria3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Allergy/Immunologyprimary
Other allergist and immunologists in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730185802 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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