Quick answers
- Does Russell L. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell L. Benson 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 Russell L. Benson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 71 Original Medicare patients and 161 services for Russell L. Benson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell L. Benson's NPI number?
- 1427011998. 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 Russell L. Benson, 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 | 71 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 161 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)135 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)18 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell L. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10200 W 105th St, Suite 200Overland Park, KS 66212 (913) 495‑9600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell L. Benson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gastrointestinal Associates LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Overland Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Overland Park, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gastrointestinal Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427011998 |
| 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