Active NPI 1790824795 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric Charles Benson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Auburn, ME

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Benson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Auburn, ME. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 690 MINOT AVE.

Dr. Benson maintains professional affiliations with New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates Pc, Central Maine Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

690 Minot Ave

Auburn, ME 042103922

Telephone 2077831328

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Central Maine Orthopaedics, P.a. Facility NPI 1225050818

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Auburn, ME

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +1.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

18 Specialists

Practicing in Auburn, ME (176 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benson (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Auburn Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,991	211	$3.00	$0.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	389	211	$304.68	$69.88
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	350	248	$102.00	$31.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	198	$118.00	$84.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	131	$185.00	$118.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$307.00	$157.18
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	74	62	$101.00	$29.91
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	62	57	$1602.00	$122.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$216.00	$104.38
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$4172.00	$1024.47
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	16	16	$5926.00	$1329.32
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$3030.00	$164.36
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$2822.00	$246.58
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$5622.00	$1175.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	3,294	223	$3.00	$1.06
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	351	266	$102.00	$31.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	327	221	$300.25	$69.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	196	$118.00	$85.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	174	147	$185.00	$121.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	107	$216.00	$104.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$307.00	$158.53
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	67	51	$101.00	$30.25
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	59	55	$1602.00	$127.54
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	26	25	$5926.00	$1409.59
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$4172.00	$1006.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,718	206	$3.00	$1.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	458	362	$102.00	$32.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	279	225	$118.00	$88.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	274	202	$294.50	$70.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	149	$185.00	$123.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	185	$216.00	$109.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	118	118	$307.00	$159.52
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	60	48	$101.00	$30.92
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	56	55	$1602.00	$137.58
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	30	30	$5926.00	$1452.49
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	21	21	$2822.00	$307.63
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	20	$4172.00	$1037.39
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$153.00	$99.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	426	50	$3.00	$1.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	108	93	$102.00	$32.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	61	$128.52	$82.97
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	64	57	$254.13	$63.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$215.08	$107.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	37	$160.98	$66.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	40	$199.11	$117.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$310.41	$160.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	32	$241.76	$98.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	30	20	$152.57	$48.95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$329.29	$135.61
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$101.00	$30.38
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	13	12	$1602.00	$140.52
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$204.46	$100.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$205.92	$83.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	61	$130.73	$51.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	31	$130.00	$51.97
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	24	20	$72.00	$26.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$194.00	$76.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	16	$166.37	$52.57
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$257.65	$103.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	13	$218.47	$56.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$198.69	$79.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	80	$129.00	$51.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	75	$129.00	$51.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	43	27	$184.19	$52.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$193.00	$76.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$193.00	$76.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	21	14	$198.86	$53.06
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$4569.13	$1515.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$198.00	$79.03
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$257.00	$97.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	133	83	$130.00	$49.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	61	35	$187.28	$49.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	42	$130.88	$48.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$196.96	$74.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$194.46	$74.21
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$4492.85	$1436.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$196.91	$75.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	76	$130.49	$50.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	41	24	$181.37	$52.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	25	$131.43	$50.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$194.00	$76.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$78.00	$25.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-07

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License ME MD29157

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Maine Medical Center

300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 042407027

Phone: 2077950111

New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates Pc

2100 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871105412

Phone: 50572443003208

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

27 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Matthew Mclaughlin , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Donald Booth , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brittany Hough , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1164728135

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Ian Engler , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1225485808

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 07, 2025

Registered at 690 MINOT AVE, AUBURN, ME 042103922 (Tel: 2077831328)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 07, 2025

Registered at 690 MINOT AVE, AUBURN, ME 042103922 (Tel: 2077831328)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 07, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD29157 in ME)

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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2021

Registered at 2100 LOUISIANA BLVD NE STE 410, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871105412 (Tel: 5057243208)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 13, 2021

Recorded as ERIC BENSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD2008-0523 in NM)

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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 UNM HOSPITAL ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871310001 (Tel: 5052726225)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, MSC 084770, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871310001 (Tel: 5052726225)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ERIC CHARLES BENSON, MD

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

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2002R17 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790824795

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 06, 2007

Last Update: November 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

690 Minot Ave

Auburn, ME 042103922

Phone: 2077831328

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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