Physician Profile
Benjamin G. Atkeson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Atkeson
Based in Clayton, NC, Benjamin G. Atkeson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease. Benjamin graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1996. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 4,204 Medicare patients across 6,257 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, and anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 359-0322
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2076 VETERANS PKWY STE 100
Clayton, NC 27520
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,257 services · 4,204 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
150 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
662 |
| Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin | Treatment | 93793 |
384 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
271 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
269 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
240 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
151 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | Treatment | 93325 |
137 |
| Heart rhythm review and interpretation of continous external ekg over 8-15 days | Treatment | 93248 |
119 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
106 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other cardiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benjamin G. Atkeson?
Benjamin G. Atkeson is a cardiologist in Clayton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin G. Atkeson's address?
Benjamin G. Atkeson is listed at 2076 Veterans Pkwy Ste 100, Clayton, NC 27520. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin G. Atkeson?
The number on file is (919) 359-0322. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin G. Atkeson's NPI number?
Benjamin G. Atkeson's National Provider Identifier is 1013915552. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Benjamin G. Atkeson train?
Benjamin G. Atkeson attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin G. Atkeson been practicing?
Benjamin G. Atkeson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benjamin G. Atkeson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin G. Atkeson performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function and anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin G. Atkeson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin G. Atkeson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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