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Active NPI 1083091649 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth Amir Benson , MD

Anesthesiology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Benson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2015, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170.

Dr. Benson is affiliated with Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6431 Fannin St. Ste 5.170

Houston, TX 770301501

Telephone 7135007160
Fax 7135000648

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -10.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1164 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.1% 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 (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-10-13
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX 727019

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Military Health Care Provider

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 171000000X

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

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA 303327

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

General Practice

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License LA 303327

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

900 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761043902

Phone: 8173362100

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

2901 4th St, Longview, TX 756055128

Phone: 9032323606

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 784111820

Phone: 2146870001

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 13, 2022

Military Health Care Provider

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Updated Practice Location April 16, 2021

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135007160)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 16, 2021

Registered at 6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170, HOUSTON, TX 770301501 (Tel: 7135007160)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 16, 2021

Anesthesiology (License #303327 in LA)

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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2019

Registered at 3051 GARDEN AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782347537 (Tel: 2104662703)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2019

Registered at 226 CLAREMONT AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782096806 (Tel: 2252531936)

NPI Profile Active May 04, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 04, 2015

Registered at 34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 921343300 (Tel: 6195325998)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 04, 2015

Registered at 34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 921343300 (Tel: 6195325998)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 04, 2015

Recorded as KENNETH BENSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2015

Military Health Care Provider

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 04, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083091649
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 04, 2015
Last Update: October 13, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6431 Fannin St. Ste 5.170

Houston, TX 770301501

Phone: 7135007160

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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