Quick answers
- Does Kimberly A. Benton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimberly A. Benton 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 Kimberly A. Benton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 59 services for Kimberly A. Benton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimberly A. Benton's NPI number?
- 1275030066. 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 Kimberly A. Benton, 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 59 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 58 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)33 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure73%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimberly A. Benton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 58383 29 Palms Hwy, Suite 101Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 365‑9305
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimberly A. Benton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hi-Desert Memorial Health Care District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275030066 |
| 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
- 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