Quick answers
- Does Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan 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 Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 465 Original Medicare patients and 656 services for Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan's NPI number?
- 1518036193. 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 Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan, 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 | 465 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 656 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)546 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)75 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)31 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Cheryl A. Benton-Duncan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7305 Jarnigan Rd, Suite 200Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 855‑6861
Specialties
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Other nurse anesthetists in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518036193 |
| 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