Benjamin Alberto Laracuente, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Benjamin Alberto Laracuente is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Monaca, PA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Benjamin Alberto Laracuente, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 38+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 38+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3468 Brodhead Rd Ste 11, Monaca, PA 15061-3149
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.1%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
401
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,618
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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.
$18 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Alberto Laracuente's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Benjamin Alberto Laracuente
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Alberto Laracuente for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Monaca 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 Alberto Laracuente
NPI records show Dr. Laracuente as active with telehealth listed in Monaca, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 728-5995.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Alberto Laracuente
Practice Location
3468 Brodhead Rd Ste 11, Monaca, PA 15061-3149
Mailing Address
3468 Brodhead Rd Ste 11, Monaca, PA 15061-3149
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