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- 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
About Dr. Wilkerson
Based in Hammond, LA, Benjamin W. Wilkerson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Benjamin graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 2,942 Medicare patients across 2,961 services. The services billed most often include screening 3d breast mammography, screening mammography, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. NPI 1184833188 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (985) 543-6079
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
15837 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,961 services · 2,942 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
25 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
731 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
730 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
311 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
132 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
95 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
94 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
76 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
60 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
54 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Hammond 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin W. Wilkerson's specialty?
Benjamin W. Wilkerson is a radiologist in Hammond, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin W. Wilkerson?
Benjamin W. Wilkerson is listed at 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin W. Wilkerson?
The number on file is (985) 543-6079. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin W. Wilkerson's NPI number?
Benjamin W. Wilkerson's National Provider Identifier is 1184833188. 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
What is Benjamin W. Wilkerson's education?
Benjamin W. Wilkerson attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin W. Wilkerson been practicing?
Benjamin W. Wilkerson has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin W. Wilkerson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin W. Wilkerson performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin W. Wilkerson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin W. Wilkerson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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