In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, and colonoscopy with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for chronic care, esophageal dilation, and esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD performed more gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance

gastrointestinal procedures

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

special stains

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD performed more diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophageal dilation without endoscopic guidance, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	24
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	380
doctor visit	249
esophageal dilation	70
gastrointestinal procedures	643
hospital care	832
inpatient care	832
lab tests	44
minimally invasive procedures	643
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	380
stent placement (stenting)	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	29
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	441
doctor visit	309
esophageal dilation	95
gastrointestinal procedures	654
hospital care	978
inpatient care	978
lab tests	85
minimally invasive procedures	654
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	441

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	758
Black	171
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	118
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	27
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	436
doctor visit	303
esophageal dilation	77
gastrointestinal procedures	662
hospital care	894
injections	12
inpatient care	894
lab tests	56
minimally invasive procedures	662
preventive care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	436

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	189
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	119
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	327
doctor visit	266
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	496
hospital care	589
injections	11
inpatient care	589
lab tests	42
minimally invasive procedures	496
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	327

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1204
Black	248
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	672
From 75 to 84	506
85 and over	168
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	359
doctor visit	291
esophageal dilation	70
gastrointestinal procedures	574
hospital care	645
injections	11
inpatient care	645
lab tests	40
minimally invasive procedures	574
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	359

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	119
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	97
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	381
doctor visit	211
esophageal dilation	56
gastrointestinal procedures	539
hospital care	509
inpatient care	509
lab tests	40
minimally invasive procedures	539
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	381

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	116
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	68
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	363
doctor visit	180
esophageal dilation	58
gastrointestinal procedures	494
hospital care	574
inpatient care	574
lab tests	42
minimally invasive procedures	494
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	363

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	119
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	96
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	12
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	446
doctor visit	211
esophageal dilation	81
gastrointestinal procedures	605
hospital care	519
inpatient care	519
lab tests	49
minimally invasive procedures	605
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	446

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	72
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	385
doctor visit	226
esophageal dilation	43
gastrointestinal procedures	471
hospital care	311
inpatient care	311
lab tests	21
minimally invasive procedures	471
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	385

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	57
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	466
doctor visit	230
esophageal dilation	57
gastrointestinal procedures	616
hospital care	358
injections	15
inpatient care	358
lab tests	43
minimally invasive procedures	616
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	466

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	71
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	65
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	419
doctor visit	253
esophageal dilation	60
gastrointestinal procedures	533
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
lab tests	95
minimally invasive procedures	533
preventive care	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	419

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	39
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	57
diagnostic procedures	500
doctor visit	306
esophageal dilation	79
gastrointestinal procedures	648
hospital care	140
injections	21
inpatient care	140
lab tests	252
minimally invasive procedures	648
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	500

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	416
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	39
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lafayette, LA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
chronic care	57
diagnostic procedures	408
doctor visit	252
esophageal dilation	66
gastrointestinal procedures	577
hospital care	548
injections	14
inpatient care	548
lab tests	67
minimally invasive procedures	577
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	408
stent placement (stenting)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	111
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	619
Hispanic	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	235
85 and over	78
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	369

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	13
Dementia	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James C. Bienvenu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$416 Creon $125	Skyrizi $117	Humira $106	Rinvoq $41	LINZESS $28
AbbVie, Inc.	$331 Lupron $110	Humira $34	Moderiba $27	Mavyret $11	Viekira $10	Other $139
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$317 ENTYVIO $258	AMITIZA $34	Dexilant $26
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$257 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $257
Allergan Inc.	$239 VIBERZI $206	LINZESS $18	AVYCAZ $15
Other	$1,736 STELARA $146	ZEPOSIA $137	GI GENIUS $107	SUCRAID $103	ENTYVIO $102	Other $1,140

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,240
Education	$57

Biography

Dr. James Bienvenu is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Bienvenu attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.

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