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- 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
About Dr. Benson
Christy E. Benson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Des Moines, IA. Christy is a 2011 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christy provided 809 services to 583 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265726913.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 282-5773
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1801 HICKMAN RD
Des Moines, IA 50314
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
809 services · 583 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
81 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
40 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
178 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
167 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
104 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
57 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
51 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Des Moines 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christy E. Benson's specialty?
Christy E. Benson is an eye doctor in Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where can I find Christy E. Benson?
Christy E. Benson is listed at 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Christy E. Benson?
The number on file is (515) 282-5773. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Christy E. Benson?
Christy E. Benson's National Provider Identifier is 1265726913. 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
What is Christy E. Benson's education?
Christy E. Benson attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christy E. Benson have?
Christy E. Benson has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christy E. Benson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christy E. Benson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christy E. Benson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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