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- 201 Pecan Park Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303
About Dr. Close
Benjamin B. Close, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Alexandria, LA specializing in allergy/immunology. Benjamin trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1987. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in internal medicine, specialist, and pediatric allergy & immunology. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 1,129 Medicare patients across 13,763 services. The services billed most often include injection, omalizumab, 5 mg, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1730185802.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (318) 445-6221
- Email not available
Practice Locations
201 PECAN PARK AVE
Alexandria, LA 71303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Allergy and Immunology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Food allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Allergies
- Angioedema
- Cockroach Allergy
- Histamine Intolerance
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Red Meat Allergy
Digestive
Drug allergies
- Sulfa Drug Allergy
Drug allergy
- Aspirin Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Penicillin Allergy
- Vaccine Allergy
Emergency
Environmental
- Dust Mite Allergy
- Insect Sting Allergy
- Latex Allergy
- Mold Allergy
- Pet Allergies
Eye
Food allergies
- Egg Allergy
- Milk Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Shellfish Allergy
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
Immune conditions
Immunology
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Frequent Infections
- Hereditary Angioedema
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Weak Immune System
Lung conditions
- Allergic Asthma
- Wheezing
Respiratory
- Chronic cough
Sinus
- Chronic sinusitis
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal polyps
- Nonallergic rhinitis
- Post-Nasal Drip
Sinus conditions
- Sinus Headaches
Skin
- Cold Allergy
- Contact dermatitis
- Nickel Allergy
- Sun Allergy
Skin conditions
- Chronic itching
- Poison Ivy Rash
- Skin Writing Rash
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Immunotherapy
- Patch testing
Allergy treatments
- Allergy Drops
- Asthma Biologics
- Food Desensitization
- Peanut Allergy Pill Treatment
- Sublingual Dust Mite Treatment
- Under-The-Tongue Allergy Tablets
Diagnostic
- Asthma challenge test
- Drug Challenge Test
- Exercise Challenge Breathing Test
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
- Ice Cube Test for Cold Allergy
- Immune System Blood Test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Oral Food Challenge
- Peak Flow Test
- Penicillin Allergy Testing
- Spirometry
- Tryptase Blood Test
- Vaccine Challenge Test
- Vaccine Response Antibody Test
Infusion
- C1 Esterase Inhibitor Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
- Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Infusion
Medication therapy
- Fasenra Injections
- Nucala Injections
- Tezspire Injections
Medications
- Dupixent Injections
- Targeted therapy
- Xolair Injections
Preventive
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan
- Epinephrine Autoinjector Training
Respiratory
- Inhaler technique instruction
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Allergy Skin Prick Test
- Blood Component Allergy Test
- Complement Blood Test
- Eosinophil Blood Count
- Intradermal Allergy Test
- Pulmonary function test
- Skin Test For Metal Allergy
- Total IgE Blood Test
Treatment
- Aspirin Desensitization
- Dietary Allergen Elimination Plan
- Drug Desensitization Protocol
- Sinus Rinse Training
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,763 services · 1,129 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
3,512 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
870 | Too few peers to compare |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
521 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
170 | As often as other peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
159 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | Treatment | 96160 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg | Drug given | J2357 |
7,020 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
438 | More than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
332 | More than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Test for allergy using allergenic extract 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benjamin B. Close?
Benjamin B. Close is an allergy/immunology in Alexandria, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin B. Close's address?
Benjamin B. Close is listed at 201 Pecan Park Ave, Alexandria, LA 71303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Benjamin B. Close?
The number on file is (318) 445-6221. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin B. Close's NPI number?
Benjamin B. Close's National Provider Identifier is 1730185802. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Benjamin B. Close train?
Benjamin B. Close attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin B. Close been practicing?
Benjamin B. Close has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benjamin B. Close perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin B. Close provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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