DR. BENEDICT EKUNDAYO IDOWU SR. D.O.
NPI 1134177645
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Baton Rouge, LA
Quality Rating: 94.72 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since May 05, 2006
Contact Information
3636 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 650
BATON ROUGE, LA
ZIP 70816
Phone: (225) 756-2180
Fax: (225) 756-2179
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 34
- Psychiatry & Neurology
- Neurology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About BENEDICT IDOWU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Benedict Idowu, a provider established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Psychiatry & Neurology, focusing in neurology and more than 34 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1134177645 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2084N0400X with license number 021809 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.
- NPI
- 1134177645
- Provider Name
- DR. BENEDICT EKUNDAYO IDOWU SR. D.O.
- Other Name
- DR. BEN E IDOWU SR. D.O.
- Other Name Type
- Professional Name (2)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3636 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 650 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
- Location Phone
- (225) 756-2180
- Location Fax
- (225) 756-2179
- Mailing Address
- 3684 S COTTAGES AVE BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
- Mailing Phone
- (504) 858-5553
- Mailing Fax
- (225) 756-2179
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1992
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-05-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-16-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology
- Taxonomy Code
- 2084N0400X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 021809
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Max 70/50 $6700 - PPO
- Blue Max 90/70 $1500 - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $3300 - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Max Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan - PPO
- Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 - PPO
- Blue Saver 90/70 $3200 - PPO
- Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (L) - POS
- Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (N) - POS
- Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 (S) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (L) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (N) - POS
- Blue Connect Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan (S) - POS
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 - POS
- Blue POS 70/50 $4550 - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 50/50 $7500 Standardized Plan - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 60/40 $5000 Standardized Plan - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 75/55 $1500 Standardized Plan - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care) 80/60 $1000 - POS
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997561 | MEDICAID (05) | LA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Benedict Idowu is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Benedict Idowu is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 749206936
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20051025000669
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
Emergency department visit for problem of high severity
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 25 times for 23 patientsAn emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
This service was performed 47 times for 43 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 17 times for 14 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 36 times for 31 patientsThis is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.15 for a new patient copayment and $23.77 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 70816 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $124.6
- Minimum New Patient Price $53.43
- Maximum New Patient Price $164.73
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.15
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.35
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.18
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $95.09
- Minimum Established Patient Price $16.64
- Maximum Established Patient Price $133.62
- Average Established Patient Copayment $23.77
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.16
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.4
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 94.72, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 94.72 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 70
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: N/A
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation of an ASP | Yes | N/A |
| Change Activity Description to: Leadership of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) that includes implementation of an ASP that measures the appropriate use of antibiotics for several different conditions (such as but not limited to upper respiratory infection treatment in children, diagnosis of pharyngitis, bronchitis treatment in adults) according to clinical guidelines for diagnostics and therapeutics. Specific activities may include: • Develop facility-specific antibiogram and prepare report of findings with specific action plan that aligns with overall facility or practice strategic plan. • Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of patient care and patient safety protocols for the delivery of ASP including protocols pertaining to the most appropriate setting for such services (i.e., outpatient or inpatient). • Assist in improving ASP service line efficiency and effectiveness by evaluating and recommending improvements in the management structure and workflow of ASP processes. • Manage compliance of the ASP policies and assist with implementation of corrective actions in accordance with facility or clinic compliance policies and hospital medical staff by-laws. • Lead the education and training of professional support staff for the purpose of maintaining an efficient and effective ASP. • Coordinate communications between ASP management and facility or practice personnel regarding activities, services, and operational/clinical protocols to achieve overall compliance and understanding of the ASP. • Assist, at the request of the facility or practice, in preparing for and responding to third-party requests, including but not limited to payer audits, governmental inquiries, and professional inquiries that pertain to the ASP service line. • Implementing and tracking an evidence-based policy or practice aimed at improving antibiotic prescribing practices for high-priority conditions. • Developing and implementing evidence-based protocols and decision-support for diagnosis and treatment of common infections. • Implementing evidence-based protocols that align with recommendations in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Core Elements of Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship guidance | ||
| Implementation of formal quality improvement methods, practice changes, or other practice improvement processes | Yes | N/A |
| Adopt a formal model for quality improvement and create a culture in which all staff actively participates in improvement activities that could include one or more of the following such as: • Multi-Source Feedback; • Train all staff in quality improvement methods; • Integrate practice change/quality improvement into staff duties; • Engage all staff in identifying and testing practices changes; • Designate regular team meetings to review data and plan improvement cycles; • Promote transparency and accelerate improvement by sharing practice level and panel level quality of care, patient experience and utilization data with staff; and/or • Promote transparency and engage patients and families by sharing practice level quality of care, patient experience and utilization data with patients and families, including activities in which clinicians act upon patient experience data. | ||
| Measurement and Improvement at the Practice and Panel Level | Yes | N/A |
| Measure and improve quality at the practice and panel level, such as the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Physician Scorecards, that could include one or more of the following: • Regularly review measures of quality, utilization, patient satisfaction and other measures that may be useful at the practice level and at the level of the care team or MIPS eligible clinician or group (panel); and/or • Use relevant data sources to create benchmarks and goals for performance at the practice level and panel level. | ||
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Benedict Idowu is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE | 17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 | (225) 752-2470 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| PREVOST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 301 MEMORIAL DR DONALDSONVILLE, LA 70346 | (225) 474-2133 | Critical Access Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 8 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 65 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 65 = 5 | 5 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1134177645 is valid because the calculated check digit 5 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1134993579 | GERIPALMD Organization | Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) | 3636 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 650 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 (240) 437-4362 |
| 1114973948 | NEW ORLEANS PHYSICIANS ON-CALL, INC. Organization | Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) | 3636 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD STE 650 BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 (225) 756-2180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1134177645, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on May 05, 2006
The provider is located at 3636 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Ste 650 Baton Rouge, La 70816 and the phone number is (225) 756-2180
The provider's speciality is Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084N0400X with a focus in Neurology
The provider has more than 34 years of experience.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $124.6 with an average copayment of $31.15 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $95.09 and an average copayment of 23.77. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, Emergency department visit for problem of high severity, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes and New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes.
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE and PREVOST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
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