Quick answers
- Does James B. Benigno Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James B. Benigno Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James B. Benigno Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 396 Original Medicare patients and 1,118 services for James B. Benigno Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James B. Benigno Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1881812709. 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 James B. Benigno Jr., 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 | 396 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,118 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)331 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)293 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)196 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)147 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)58 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Diabetes22%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where James B. Benigno Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 205 E 2nd StPass Christian, MS 39571 (228) 452‑0830
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881812709 |
| 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
- 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