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Psychiatry

Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi, MD

Works at hospitals in Coushatta, LA · Olla, LA · Natchitoches, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi, MD is a psychiatrist at 5920 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303. Phone: (318) 664-3390. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi had 302 Original Medicare patients and 1,125 services. NPI 1790774081. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi 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 Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 302 Original Medicare patients and 1,125 services for Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi's NPI number?
1790774081. 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 Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi, 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 patients302
Services billed to Medicare1,125
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)293 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)233 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)157 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)147 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)133 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%
  • Depression75%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Arthritis70%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia69%

Hospitals where Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tawfik M. Mukhtar-Benghozi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Alexandria

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790774081
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians