Quick answers
- Does Zara K. Benefield accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zara K. Benefield 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 Zara K. Benefield see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 1,230 services for Zara K. Benefield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zara K. Benefield's NPI number?
- 1598522591. 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 Zara K. Benefield, 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 | 65 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,230 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)901 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)92 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)80 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)48 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)42 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Zara K. Benefield works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zara K. Benefield 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.
- Dale Medical CenterOzark, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010021
Practice locations
Addresses where Zara K. Benefield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1519 Andrews AveOzark, AL 36360 (334) 774‑7610
- 633 S Union AveOzark, AL 36360 (334) 774‑7572
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zara K. Benefield as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dale Medical Center29 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ozark
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ozark, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dale Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598522591 |
| 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