Quick answers
- Does George R. Benton Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George R. Benton Iii 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.
- What is George R. Benton Iii's NPI number?
- 1558459933. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where George R. Benton Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George R. Benton Iii 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.
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
- Transylvania Regional Hospital, IncBrevard, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341319
Practice locations
Addresses where George R. Benton Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 161 Walker StColumbus, NC 28722 (828) 894‑2222
- 187 W Main StSpindale, NC 28160 (828) 288‑2881
- 209 Hospital DrHighlands, NC 28741 (828) 482‑6160
- 264 Hwy 19 S, Suite 4Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 341‑1060
- 29 W French Broad St, Suite 202Brevard, NC 28712 (828) 883‑5550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George R. Benton Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.93 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Community Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558459933 |
| 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
- 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