Quick answers
- Does Alinda P. King-Benjamin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alinda P. King-Benjamin 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 Alinda P. King-Benjamin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 353 Original Medicare patients and 1,395 services for Alinda P. King-Benjamin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alinda P. King-Benjamin's NPI number?
- 1902440381. 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 Alinda P. King-Benjamin, 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 | 353 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,395 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)193 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)183 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)152 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)126 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)122 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes31%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alinda P. King-Benjamin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10136 Two Notch Rd, Suite 104Columbia, SC 29229 (803) 509‑7570
- 2863 N Hwy 17Mt Pleasant, SC 29466 (843) 606‑3911
- 8740 Rivers AveNorth Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 377‑2406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alinda P. King-Benjamin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Charleston Carenow Urgent Care LLC80 clinicians in the group
- Medcare Express - North Charleston LLC66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Charleston Carenow Urgent Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902440381 |
| 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