Physician Profile
James C. Bienvenu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bienvenu
James C. Bienvenu, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Lafayette, LA. James is a 1980 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,578 Medicare patients across 2,089 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (337) 269-0963
- Email not available
Practice Locations
439 HEYMANN BLVD
Lafayette, LA 70503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,089 services · 1,578 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
205 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
143 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
130 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
73 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
23 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
19 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
16 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
21 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Measurement of liver stiffness | Treatment | 91200 |
25 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
673 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 7
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 gastroenterologists in Lafayette 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
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 1980 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James C. Bienvenu?
James C. Bienvenu is a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is James C. Bienvenu's address?
James C. Bienvenu is listed at 439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James C. Bienvenu?
The number on file is (337) 269-0963. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James C. Bienvenu's NPI number?
James C. Bienvenu's National Provider Identifier is 1396811402. 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 James C. Bienvenu train?
James C. Bienvenu attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James C. Bienvenu been practicing?
James C. Bienvenu has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James C. Bienvenu perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James C. Bienvenu performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of abdomen; provides treatments such as measurement of liver stiffness, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James C. Bienvenu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James C. Bienvenu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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