Quick answers
- Does Bruce W. Benninger accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce W. 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 Bruce W. Benninger see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Bruce W. Benninger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce W. Benninger's NPI number?
- 1578659884. 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 Bruce W. 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety34%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Bruce W. Benninger works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce W. Benninger 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.
- Henry County Memorial HospitalNew Castle, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150030
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce W. Benninger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 N 16th StNew Castle, IN 47362
- 1000 N 16th St, Suite 250New Castle, IN 47362
- 1007 N 16th StNew Castle, IN 47362 (765) 529‑0780
- 6543 S State Rd, 109 Henry Community Health Primary CareKnightstown, IN 46148 (765) 445‑6155
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce W. Benninger as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Henry County Memorial Hospital158 clinicians in the group
- New Castle Clinic Inc32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in New Castle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Castle, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Henry County Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578659884 |
| 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