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Hand Surgery

Leon S. Benson, MD

Works at hospitals in Evanston, IL · Illinois

Summary

Leon S. Benson, MD (Hand Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Evanston, IL. NPI 1669428306. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Leon S. Benson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hand SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Leon S. Benson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Leon S. Benson at 1 hospital: Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Leon S. Benson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Bannockburn, IL, Glenview, IL and Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Leon S. Benson's specialty?
Medicare lists Hand Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Orthopedic Surgery.
Does Leon S. Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leon S. Benson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Leon S. Benson?
(773) 249-3100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Leon S. Benson's NPI number?
1669428306. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Leon S. Benson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Leon S. Benson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Leon S. Benson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leon S. Benson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC604 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Bannockburn

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bannockburn, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669428306
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians