Active NPI 1063619484 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Bengson , MD, MHS

Dermatology • Phoenix, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Bengson, MD, MHS is a certified Dermatology practicing in Phoenix, AZ. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2006, Dr. Bengson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4212 N 16TH ST.

Dr. Bengson maintains professional affiliations with Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs And Mntl Hlth Adm, Center For Dermatology Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4212 N 16th St

Phoenix, AZ 850165319

Telephone 6022631200

Fax 6022005383

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs & Mntl Hlth Adm Facility NPI 1083643738

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Phoenix, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -0.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.8 Yrs

State Avg: 18.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

75 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (369 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

4.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

56.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bengson (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Phoenix Specialty Average (20.8 Years) 20.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,284	215	$15.00	$6.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	576	452	$197.00	$92.07
17000 Destruction of skin growth	368	306	$151.00	$52.63
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	207	188	$259.00	$107.49
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	124	118	$227.00	$81.86
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	104	77	$273.00	$107.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	57	$124.00	$57.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	41	38	$86.95	$63.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	38	$277.00	$130.35
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	39	36	$680.00	$303.63
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	37	36	$106.97	$64.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$241.00	$111.80
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	37	36	$376.00	$168.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$106.00	$78.47
17000 Destruction of skin growth	27	21	$69.89	$45.31
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	22	18	$6.95	$1.95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	18	$122.82	$93.24
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	21	21	$545.00	$124.62
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	21	21	$113.00	$50.96
77401 Radiation treatment delivery, superficial	17	14	$97.00	$42.17
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$69.00	$45.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	12	$54.00	$33.87
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	14	14	$385.00	$87.26
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)	13	13	$781.00	$388.33
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	13	11	$399.00	$166.96
11306 Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm	12	12	$275.00	$124.56
11311 Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm	11	11	$306.00	$138.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,847	340	$13.00	$6.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	788	626	$180.00	$88.77
17000 Destruction of skin growth	554	458	$130.00	$48.75
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	317	276	$223.00	$105.59
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	245	228	$204.00	$85.16
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	109	80	$245.00	$101.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$221.00	$110.23
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	89	83	$110.00	$55.59
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	60	53	$326.00	$166.90
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	57	43	$104.00	$49.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	53	$255.00	$125.84
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	55	49	$608.00	$295.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	37	$86.00	$63.93
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	37	31	$352.00	$159.98
11300 Shaving of 0.5 centimeters or less skin growth of the trunk, arms, or legs	32	31	$203.00	$73.62
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	31	11	$18.00	$1.10
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	30	28	$489.00	$121.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$113.50	$80.19
77401 Radiation treatment delivery, superficial	29	23	$84.00	$40.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	22	$54.00	$34.38
17000 Destruction of skin growth	25	22	$64.04	$50.89
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	18	15	$108.00	$64.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$69.00	$46.55
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	16	14	$262.00	$126.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	11	$121.00	$94.59
77280 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area	15	12	$553.00	$264.67
11306 Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm	15	15	$247.00	$121.85
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	14	13	$6.00	$1.98
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	13	11	$111.00	$39.02
69100 Biopsy of ear	12	11	$195.00	$59.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	1,784	307	$13.00	$6.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	712	563	$180.00	$88.50
17000 Destruction of skin growth	480	397	$130.00	$48.68
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	278	253	$223.00	$106.38
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	223	214	$204.23	$82.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	117	117	$221.00	$108.76
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	98	82	$110.20	$54.89
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	65	58	$245.31	$114.19
77401 Radiation treatment delivery, superficial	62	40	$84.00	$39.60
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	61	56	$326.00	$165.00
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	55	45	$104.00	$50.00
11300 Shaving of 0.5 centimeters or less skin growth of the trunk, arms, or legs	47	39	$203.00	$81.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	27	$88.36	$65.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$108.76	$81.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	25	$255.34	$125.18
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	28	28	$608.39	$298.26
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	23	23	$352.00	$174.92
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	22	21	$110.19	$64.41
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	18	$54.90	$35.54
77280 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area	21	15	$553.00	$259.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	13	$123.92	$96.08
17000 Destruction of skin growth	17	12	$65.07	$48.68
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$70.52	$48.11
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	15	14	$489.00	$128.15
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	15	15	$342.00	$84.76
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$143.38	$71.45
69100 Biopsy of ear	12	12	$195.17	$83.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	811	158	$13.00	$6.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	300	281	$180.00	$89.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth	222	216	$130.00	$46.94
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	119	114	$223.00	$105.41
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	89	85	$205.00	$86.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$221.00	$109.38
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	43	43	$326.00	$162.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	34	$65.83	$60.18
11300 Shaving of 0.5 centimeters or less skin growth of the trunk, arms, or legs	35	25	$203.00	$62.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	34	$111.00	$55.12
11301 Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	33	29	$246.00	$111.54
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	30	30	$68.07	$48.75
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	24	18	$104.00	$51.95
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	22	20	$91.33	$64.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$91.64	$82.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	11	$93.17	$91.24
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$609.00	$293.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$35.70	$31.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	38	$57.18	$51.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	18	$88.24	$79.55
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$56.60	$50.91
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	23	20	$78.70	$65.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$85.33	$76.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$32.92	$25.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	66	$58.97	$50.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	69	69	$58.78	$49.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	27	$91.00	$77.74
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	29	14	$2.78	$1.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	25	$30.76	$25.11
17000 Destruction of skin growth	27	21	$61.22	$51.15
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	27	26	$80.22	$67.88
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	12	12	$66.83	$47.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$84.00	$74.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	117	88	$86.46	$48.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	76	76	$87.55	$48.10
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	49	42	$131.94	$65.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	34	$125.51	$74.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	36	31	$51.83	$24.21
17000 Destruction of skin growth	31	27	$79.98	$49.56
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	31	30	$123.29	$45.59
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	22	20	$6.86	$2.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$127.88	$72.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	87	$96.42	$47.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	62	62	$89.44	$47.42
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	49	44	$127.26	$66.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	28	$62.49	$23.87
17000 Destruction of skin growth	33	27	$78.79	$49.55
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	31	21	$7.90	$2.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	18	$144.35	$74.18
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	19	19	$122.76	$45.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License AZ 40778

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AZ 40778

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Dermatology Pllc

14275 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 852603696

Phone: 4809058485

Center For Dermatology Pllc

14275 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 852603696

Dhew Ind Hlth Sv Hlth Svs And Mntl Hlth Adm

4212 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 850165319

Phone: 6022631200

Center For Dermatology Pllc

4512 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 850183604

Phone: 6029547546

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active September 08, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 08, 2010

Registered at 4212 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 850165319 (Tel: 6022631200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 08, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 31001-0698, PASADENA, CA 911100698 (Tel: 6022631200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 08, 2010

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 08, 2010

Dermatology (License #40778 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063619484

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2007

Last Update: September 08, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 31001-0698

Pasadena, CA 911100698

Phone: 6022631200

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