Quick answers
- Does Bennie A. Skinner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bennie A. Skinner 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 Bennie A. Skinner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,955 Original Medicare patients and 4,148 services for Bennie A. Skinner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bennie A. Skinner's NPI number?
- 1316958648. 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 Bennie A. Skinner, 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 | 2,955 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,148 |
| Different services or procedures | 148 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)598 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)342 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)332 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)236 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)185 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
Hospitals where Bennie A. Skinner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bennie A. Skinner 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.
- Sentara Careplex HospitalHampton, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490093
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
- Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical CenterWilliamsburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490066
Practice locations
Addresses where Bennie A. Skinner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 (757) 668‑3231
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bennie A. Skinner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Center Radiologists Inc124 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Norfolk
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norfolk, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Center Radiologists Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316958648 |
| 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