Benjamin B. Close, M.D.
NPI 1730185802ActiveIndividual· Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology· Alexandria, LA
Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology (M.D.) in Alexandria, Louisiana, trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (class of 1987). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $2,074,650 for 3,083 claims, against $866,763 paid for services in 2024. Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP was the largest of 26 companies reporting payments in 2025, $40,486 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1730185802 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Certified by provider | Oct 8, 2025 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Primary | 2080P0201X | MD.019414 | LA |
| Internal Medicine | 207R00000X | MD.019414 | LA |
| Specialist | 174400000X | 019414 | LA |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Allergy/Immunology (LA) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 517 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 36,786 across 27 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $866,763 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 3,083 · 4,026 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 467 |
| Total drug cost | $2,074,650 |
| Generic share | 56% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 |
| Medicare specialty | Allergy/Immunology |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Allergy and Asthma Clinic of AlexandriaAlexandria, LA · 3 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Christus Central Louisiana Surgical HospitalAlexandria, LA
- Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LA
- Hardtner Medical CenterOlla, LA
- Lasalle General HospitalJena, LA
- Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LA
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$40,486 · 242 payments from 26 companies
- 2024$83,529 · 261 payments from 18 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $24,472 | 70 |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | $8,862 | 13 |
| Genzyme Corporation | $3,686 | 15 |
| Glaxosmithkline, LLC. | $761.19 | 34 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | $446.19 | 19 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$33,237 · 18 payments
- Food and Beverage$5,379 · 215 payments
- Travel and Lodging$1,797 · 8 payments
- Education$73.50 · 1 payment
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records