Dr. Benjamin J Palombo

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin J Palombo, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lake Area Medical Center. Dr. Benjamin J Palombo also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lake Area Physician Services Llc. Dr. Benjamin J Palombo accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 562-3761 to request Dr. Benjamin J Palombo the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4150 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605-4180

Phone 1: (337) 562-3761


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin J Palombo
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7113185430
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Benjamin J Palombo graduated from medical school in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1932310620
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin J Palombo

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin J Palombo has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Lake Area Physician Services Llc


Practice Locations

4150 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605-4180
Phone: (337) 562-3761
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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