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Active NPI 1952752198 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Alan Benham , MD

Surgery • Saint Louis, MO

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Benham, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Benham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA.

Dr. Benham does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Div Surg Accs

Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Telephone 3143625298
Fax 8888242176
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Washington University Facility NPI 1528005642

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -8.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
246 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benham (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-27
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2025025054

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Military Health Care Provider

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 171000000X

State License VA 0101263734

Active duty military health care providers not otherwise classified who need to be separately identified for operational, clinical, or administrative processes.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 0101263734

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LC0200X

State License MO 2025025054

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Secondary Practice Locations

620 John Paul Jones Cir

Portsmouth, VA 237082111

Phone: 4176297229

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013121243

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1013477199

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Hoofnagle , MD

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NPI 1033344759

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Linda Hornbeck , ANP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043477581

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Rembrandt Vandruff , MD

Surgery - Trauma Surgery

NPI 1053815340

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Kuehnel , ACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1053906487

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2026

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA, DIV SURG ACCS, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2026

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, MSC 8109-43-1160, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143625298)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2026

Surgery (License #2025025054 in MO)

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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2024

Registered at 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, PORTSMOUTH, VA 237082111 (Tel: 4176297229)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2024

Registered at 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, PORTSMOUTH, VA 237082111

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2023

Registered at PSC 482, FPO, AP 96362 (Tel: 4176297229)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2022

Military Health Care Provider (License #0101263734 in VA)

NPI Profile Active June 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2016

Registered at 34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 921341098 (Tel: 4176297229)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2016

Registered at 34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 921341098

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 29, 2016

Recorded as DEREK BENHAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952752198
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 29, 2016
Last Update: July 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

660 S Euclid Ave, Msc 8109-43-1160

Saint Louis, MO 631101010

Phone: 3143625298

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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