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 patients | 265 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,987 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,380 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)735 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)172 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)54 services
- 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).
- 108 N Palm AvePalatka, FL 32177 (386) 325‑9008
- 611 Zeagler DrPalatka, FL 32177 (386) 328‑5711
- PO Box, Suite 1099Melrose, FL 32666
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
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Palatka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palatka, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Area Physical Therapy Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619944527 |
| 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