Physician Profile
Benson Garrick Messer, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Messer
Benson Garrick Messer, MD is a healthcare provider in Columbia, SC specializing in emergency medical services. Benson is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benson provided 359 services to 352 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 361-1282
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2435 FOREST DR
Columbia, SC 29204
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
359 services · 352 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
186 |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
150 |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
23 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Messer?
Dr. Messer is an emergency medical services in Columbia, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Emergency Medical Services”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Messer's address?
Dr. Messer is listed at 2435 FOREST DR, Columbia, SC 29204. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Messer?
The number on file is (803) 361-1282. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Messer?
Dr. Messer's National Provider Identifier is 1871752055. 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
How much experience does Dr. Messer have?
Dr. Messer has 18+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2008. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Messer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Messer the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Messer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Messer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.