Dr. Benjamin B. Close

Dr. Benjamin B. Close

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1730185802

Dr. Benjamin B. Close M.D.

Allergist and Immunologist

He is located at 201 Pecan Park Avenue in Alexandria, LA 71303. Can help patients with the following: Allergies, Asthma, Eye Allergy, Lactose Intolerance, Mold Exposure, Pink Eye. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730185802. Appointment can be made via the phone number (318) 445-6221. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Benjamin B. Close, being an allergist and immunologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Benjamin B. Close.

  • Allergic Reaction
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Eye Allergy
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy
  • Hay Fever
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Mold Exposure
  • Peanut Allergy
  • Pink Eye
  • Plant Contact Allergy
  • Sinusitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin B. Close

Insurances Accepted by Dr. Benjamin B. Close

  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  2. Medicare

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Benjamin B. Close is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Allergy/immunology .

Bills through: Lasalle Parish Hospital Service Dist No1

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Genentech $69776
AstraZeneca $42239
Teva Pharmaceuticals $24283

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $142337
Travel and Lodging $17632
Other $16705
Consulting $13619
Food and Beverage $11800

Studies

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • Specialist

Affiliated practices

Louisiana Allergy & Asthma Specialists
201 Pecan Park Avenue
Alexandria, 71303 LA
(318) 445-6221

Affiliated hospitals

CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL
3330 MASONIC DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA, 71301 LA
(318) 487-1122
RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
211 4TH STREET
ALEXANDRIA, 71301 LA
(318) 769-3000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Benjamin B. Close affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Benjamin B. Close is affiliated with CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Benjamin B. Close treat?

Dr. Benjamin B. Close provides treatment for Allergies, Asthma, Eye Allergy, Lactose Intolerance, Mold Exposure, Pink Eye. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Benjamin B. Close have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Benjamin B. Close is affiliated with Louisiana Allergy & Asthma Specialists.

Where can you meet with Dr. Benjamin B. Close?

Dr. Benjamin B. Close's office is located at 201 Pecan Park Avenue in Alexandria, LA 71303.

Does Dr. Benjamin B. Close accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. Benjamin B. Close accepts patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.