Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Benton M. Wheeler work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Benton M. Wheeler at 2 hospitals: North Mississippi Medical Center and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Benton M. Wheeler see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Tupelo, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benton M. Wheeler's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty.
- Does Benton M. Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benton M. Wheeler 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 Benton M. Wheeler?
- (662) 377-4550, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benton M. Wheeler's NPI number?
- 1760415608. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benton M. Wheeler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benton M. Wheeler at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo, MS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 250004
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190002
Practice locations
Addresses where Benton M. Wheeler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 961 S Gloster St, North Mississippi Medical Center HematologyTupelo, MS 38801 (662) 377‑4550
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benton M. Wheeler as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.366 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760415608 |
| 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