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Active NPI 1245344928 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth James Benjamin , MD

Internal Medicine • Cordele, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Benjamin, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Cordele, GA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1990, Dr. Benjamin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 902 N 7TH ST.

Dr. Benjamin maintains professional affiliations with Crisp Regional Hospital Inc, Southland Bainbridge Hospitalist Group, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

902 N 7th St

Cordele, GA 310153234

Telephone 2292763325
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Cordele, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +10.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.4 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Cordele, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
70.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benjamin (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Cordele Specialty Average (25.4 Years) 25.4 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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
114 99 $617.14 $116.42
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
111 91 $40.59 $7.66
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
85 80 $883.88 $164.89
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
57 33 $134.00 $68.43
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
39 36 $355.46 $68.34
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day
15 14 $293.00 $161.18
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
14 13 $182.00 $100.99
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making
12 12 $207.00 $40.17
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes
11 11 $195.00 $123.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-29
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 42527

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License GA 042527

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Crisp Regional Hospital Inc

902 N 7th St, Cordele, GA 310153234

Phone: 2292763100

Southland Bainbridge Hospitalist Group, Llc

90 E Stephens St, Camilla, GA 317301836

Phone: 2293365284

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Mana Kasongo , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1356388805

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Summer Morrow , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1508597477

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2023

Registered at 902 N 7TH ST, CORDELE, GA 310153234 (Tel: 2292763100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2021

Registered at 307 E 3RD AVE, CORDELE, GA 310153208 (Tel: 2292714656)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 902 N 7TH ST, CORDELE, GA 310153234 (Tel: 2292763325)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 5007, CORDELE, GA 310105007 (Tel: 2292763325)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as KENNETH BENJAMIN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Emergency Medicine (License #042527 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245344928
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 18, 2006
Last Update: December 29, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

902 N 7th St

Cordele, GA 310153234

Phone: 2292763100

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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