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Active NPI 1326081803 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. William H Benson , MD

Ophthalmology • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Benson, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1986, Dr. Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1250 E MARSHALL ST.

Dr. Benson is affiliated with Mcv Associated Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1250 E Marshall St
Ophthalmology

Richmond, VA 232985051

Telephone 8048289680
Fax 8048286543
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Mcv Associated Physicians Facility NPI 1710959457

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Richmond, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +18.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.7 Yrs
State Avg: 28.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
82 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (619 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benson (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
91 86 $521.00 $122.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
44 26 $358.00 $86.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
42 42 $626.00 $144.17
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
32 26 $3330.00 $518.15
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
28 27 $361.75 $44.97
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
22 13 $358.00 $47.90
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
19 16 $4634.00 $710.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-06-22
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License VA 0101047569

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0120X

State License VA 0101047569

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
006356079 (VA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare
180017118 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcv Associated Physicians

401 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 232191914

Phone: 8048288737

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1568428530

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 15, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 15, 2008

Registered at 1250 E MARSHALL ST, OPHTHALMOLOGY, RICHMOND, VA 232985051 (Tel: 8048289680)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 15, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 91734, RICHMOND, VA 232911734 (Tel: 8043586100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 15, 2008

Recorded as WILLIAM BENSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 15, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #0101047569 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326081803
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2006
Last Update: June 22, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 91734

Richmond, VA 232911734

Phone: 8043586100

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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