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Ophthalmology

Christy E. Benson, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Christy E. Benson, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Des Moines, IA. NPI 1265726913. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christy E. Benson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Broadlawns Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christy E. Benson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christy E. Benson at 1 hospital: Broadlawns Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christy E. Benson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Des Moines, IA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christy E. Benson's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Christy E. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christy E. Benson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Christy E. Benson?
(515) 282-2200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christy E. Benson's NPI number?
1265726913. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christy E. Benson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christy E. Benson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christy E. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christy E. Benson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Broadlawns Medical Center306 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265726913
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians