Active NPI 1285710053 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas G. Bening , MD

Surgery • Lampasas, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Bening, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Lampasas, TX. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2002, Dr. Bening delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1205 CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY.

Dr. Bening maintains professional affiliations with Hendrick Provider Network, Ascension Seton and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1205 Central Texas Expy

Lampasas, TX 765503388

Telephone 5125565362

Fax 5125568004

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ascension Seton Facility NPI 1699947408

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Lampasas, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Lampasas, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bening (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Lampasas Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$311.58	$105.19
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	53	53	$214.47	$67.46
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	39	39	$392.52	$164.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$209.01	$86.81
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$1150.47	$94.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	69	69	$214.47	$70.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$311.58	$108.58
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	40	40	$392.52	$174.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$209.01	$88.03
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	12	12	$1505.58	$244.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$125.07	$55.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$317.00	$108.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$224.00	$70.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$224.00	$71.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$194.00	$102.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	24	$131.00	$72.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$79.00	$42.42
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$689.00	$103.21
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1054.00	$248.50
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$134.00	$70.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	82	82	$134.00	$72.24
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	50	50	$791.00	$177.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$194.00	$98.96
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	31	31	$1054.00	$242.94
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	24	24	$689.00	$103.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$131.00	$70.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$79.00	$42.23
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$791.00	$184.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	86	86	$134.00	$71.73
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	38	38	$791.00	$184.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$194.00	$102.31
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	28	$689.00	$92.50
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	24	24	$791.00	$179.51
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	21	$1054.00	$248.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$131.00	$67.33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$79.00	$41.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-03-06

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX M5049

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TX M5049

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

Hendrick Provider Network

1501 Burnet Rd, Brownwood, TX 768018520

Phone: 3256495000

Ascension Seton

1205 Central Texas Expy, Lampasas, TX 765503388

Phone: 5125565362

Secondary Practice Locations

200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg Iii

Burnet, TX 786114560

Phone: 5127153046

1501 Burnet Rd

Brownwood, TX 768018520

Phone: 3256468541

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners

Michael Cricchio , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1073786448

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Raymond Spaw , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1174503163

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Glikeria Gaddis , APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1497446751

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Certified Nurse Practitioner

Tuyen Thiem

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1508520537

Catherine Schryer , APRN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1518602663

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Dr. Georgia Hay , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1801024054

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 06, 2023

Registered at 1205 CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, LAMPASAS, TX 765503388 (Tel: 5125565362)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 06, 2023

Registered at 200 JOHN W HOOVER PKWY BLDG III, BURNET, TX 786114560 (Tel: 5127153046)

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2020

Registered at 2511 HWY 281 NORTH, SUITE 800, MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654 (Tel: 8306937248)

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NPI Profile Active May 17, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2017

Registered at 1401 MEDICAL PKWY, BLDG B #200, CEDAR PARK, TX 786137464 (Tel: 5122601581)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 26726, AUSTIN, TX 787550726 (Tel: 5124078686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2017

Recorded as THOMAS BENING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2017

Emergency Medicine (License #M5049 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active January 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 24, 2012

Registered at 1401 MEDICAL PKWY, BLDG B #200, CEDAR PARK, TX 786137464 (Tel: 5122601581)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 26726, AUSTIN, TX 787550726 (Tel: 5124078686)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 24, 2012

Recorded as THOMAS BENING, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2012

Emergency Medicine (License #M5049 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285710053

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 27, 2006

Last Update: March 06, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

200 John W Hoover Pkwy Bldg Iii

Burnet, TX 786114560

Phone: 5127153046

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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