Quick answers
- Does Benjamin G. Atkeson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin G. Atkeson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benjamin G. Atkeson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,983 Original Medicare patients and 7,066 services for Benjamin G. Atkeson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin G. Atkeson's NPI number?
- 1013915552. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Benjamin G. Atkeson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,983 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,066 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,519 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)902 services
- Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin (93793)384 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)373 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)341 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Diabetes42%
- Atrial fibrillation37%
Hospitals where Benjamin G. Atkeson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin G. Atkeson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
- Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin G. Atkeson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2076 Veterans Pkwy, Suite 100Clayton, NC 27520 (919) 359‑0322
- 910 Berkshire RdSmithfield, NC 27577 (919) 989‑7909
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin G. Atkeson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Carolina →
Other cardiologists in Clayton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clayton, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Carolina MG LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1013915552 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians