Quick answers
- Does Richard Benson Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Benson Ii 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 Richard Benson Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 245 Original Medicare patients and 390 services for Richard Benson Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Benson Ii's NPI number?
- 1598103350. 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 Richard Benson Ii, 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 | 245 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 390 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)141 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)115 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)79 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)30 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Richard Benson Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Benson Ii 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.
- Maria Parham Medical CenterHenderson, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340132
- PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical CenterKetchikan, AK · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 021311
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Benson Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Hospital DrLouisburg, NC 27549 (252) 438‑4143
- 1265 Union AveMemphis, TN 38104 (901) 516‑7000
- 1300 Wesley DrMemphis, TN 38116 (901) 516‑3700
- 3100 Tongass AveKetchikan, AK 99901 (907) 225‑5171
- 566 Ruin Creek RdHenderson, NC 27536 (252) 438‑4143
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Benson Ii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC48 clinicians in the group
- Methodist University Emergency Physicians PLLC42 clinicians in the group
- Bull City Physicians PLLC17 clinicians in the group
- Gem Capital Physicians PLLC15 clinicians in the group
- Ketchikan Emergency Physicians, LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Louisburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisburg, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598103350 |
| 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