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Family Practice

Neil F. Benson, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Augustine, FL · Palatka, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Neil F. Benson, MD is a family doctor at 108 N Palm Ave, Palatka, FL 32177. Phone: (386) 325-9008. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Neil F. Benson had 265 Original Medicare patients and 2,987 services. NPI 1619944527. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 108 N Palm Ave, Palatka, FL 32177 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (386) 325‑9008
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Flagler Hospital, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
  • Group practice: Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc. (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Neil F. Benson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Neil F. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Neil F. Benson may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Neil F. Benson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 265 Original Medicare patients and 2,987 services for Neil F. Benson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Neil F. Benson's NPI number?
1619944527. 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 Neil F. Benson, 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 patients265
Services billed to Medicare2,987
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,380 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)735 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)172 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)54 services
  5. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)50 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where Neil F. Benson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neil F. Benson 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.

  • Flagler HospitalSaint Augustine, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100090
  • HCA Florida Putnam HospitalPalatka, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100232

Practice locations

Addresses where Neil F. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Neil F. Benson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.384 clinicians in the group
  • Primary Care Associates of Putnam County, PA2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Palatka

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palatka, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619944527
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians