Quick answers
- Does Richard H. Benninger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard H. Benninger 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 Richard H. Benninger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 746 services for Richard H. Benninger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard H. Benninger's NPI number?
- 1275530909. 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 Richard H. Benninger, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 746 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)165 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)101 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)71 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression27%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard H. Benninger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 833 Michigan St NE, Suite 101Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 459‑3713
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard H. Benninger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Richard H Benninger MDPC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Grand Rapids
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Grand Rapids, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Richard H Benninger MDPC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1970 (56 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275530909 |
| 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