Benjamin Glenn Kidder, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Benjamin Glenn Kidder is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Baton Rouge, LA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Glenn Kidder, MD has been part of the Baton Rouge medical community since 2010 in group practice. He graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.54/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1685
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Louisiana, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.54/100
Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in LouisianaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.4%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
534
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
875
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,540
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.09M
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.8k received from industry
247 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin Glenn Kidder's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
21 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
Po Box 98509, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-9509
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Benjamin Glenn Kidder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Glenn Kidder for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Baton Rouge required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Glenn Kidder
Dr. Kidder is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (225) 769-2200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Glenn Kidder
Practice Location
10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1685
Mailing Address
Po Box 98509, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-9509
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