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- 2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270
About Dr. Grigsby
Benson A. Grigsby, M.D. practices family practice in Ruston, LA. Benson is a 1985 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Benson is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine and family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benson provided 3,469 services to 2,166 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487687513.
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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) 254-2892
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2916 N TRENTON ST
Ruston, LA 71270
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,469 services · 2,166 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
562 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
15 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 70220 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
382 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
81 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
31 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
22 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
283 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices 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 family practices in Ruston 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benson A. Grigsby?
Benson A. Grigsby is a family practice in Ruston, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Benson A. Grigsby's address?
Benson A. Grigsby is listed at 2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Benson A. Grigsby?
The number on file is (318) 254-2892. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benson A. Grigsby?
Benson A. Grigsby's National Provider Identifier is 1487687513. 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 Benson A. Grigsby train?
Benson A. Grigsby attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benson A. Grigsby have?
Benson A. Grigsby has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benson A. Grigsby perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benson A. Grigsby performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benson A. Grigsby. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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