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Active NPI 1629727003 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Michael Benson , MD

Internal Medicine • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Benson, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 4 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2022, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Benson is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175318521
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2022

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
4 Yrs -12.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.4 Yrs
State Avg: 28.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
128 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
18.8% 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. Benson (4 Years) 4 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (16.4 Years) 16.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-16
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MD489078

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

State License PA MT227300

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175318815

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Dr. Marium Tariq , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Emily Gibbons

Pediatrics

NPI 1003495714
Dr. Stephen Sekoulopoulos , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003511189

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mata Adams , MD, MS

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003556226

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 20, 2025

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (License #MT227300 in PA)

NPI Profile Active March 22, 2022

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 22, 2022

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318521)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 22, 2022

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 22, 2022

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BENSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 22, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 22, 2022

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629727003
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 22, 2022
Last Update: June 16, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

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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