Physician Profile
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D., MPH
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bienvenu
Based in Lafayette, LA, Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D., MPH is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Melanie graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2008. Medicare claims data shows Melanie provided 201 services to 171 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. NPI 1922269281 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (337) 261-6759
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2390 W. CONGRESS ST.
Lafayette, LA 70506
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
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
201 services · 171 patients · 6 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 |
38 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
55 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
37 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
22 | Less 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.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.'s specialty?
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. 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
Where can I find Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.?
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. is listed at 2390 W. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.?
The number on file is (337) 261-6759. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.?
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1922269281. 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 Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.'s education?
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. have?
Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D. 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 diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie M. Bienvenu, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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