Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Benjamin J. Askins work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Benjamin J. Askins at 1 hospital: Lexington Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Benjamin J. Askins see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Lexington, SC and Swansea, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benjamin J. Askins's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Benjamin J. Askins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. Askins 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.
- Does Benjamin J. Askins offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin J. Askins offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Benjamin J. Askins?
- (803) 785-4747, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benjamin J. Askins's NPI number?
- 1679601330. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benjamin J. Askins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin J. Askins at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420073
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin J. Askins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2006 Augusta HwyLexington, SC 29072 (803) 785‑4747
- 935 W 2nd StSwansea, SC 29160 (803) 568‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin J. Askins as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679601330 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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