Provider Profile
Dawn M. Benford, MSN, PMHNP-BC
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dawn Benford
Dawn M. Benford, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — psychiatric/mental health practicing in Phoenix, AZ. According to Medicare claims data, Dawn cared for 54 Medicare patients across 85 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (602) 406-9999
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health 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
Addiction
Addiction & substance use
Anxiety & panic
Attention & learning
Behavioral health
Behavioral issues
Child & adolescent
Cognitive disorders
Cognitive issues
- Brain Fog and Mental Fatigue
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Mild cognitive impairment
Crisis & safety
Eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Medication side effects
Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emotional Numbness
- Menopause Mood Swings and Anxiety
- Mood swings
- Postpartum depression
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Obsessions & compulsions
Personality disorders
Psychotic disorders
Sleep
- Chronic Nightmares
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
- Neurologic sleep disorders
Stress & lifestyle
Trauma & stress
Procedures & services
Addiction treatment
- Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
- Vivitrol and Naltrexone Treatment
Consultations
- Holistic Mental Health Consultation
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Consultation
Crisis care
- Urgent Psychiatric Consultation
Evaluations & paperwork
- Child Psychiatric Evaluation
- Cognitive Assessment
- Disability Mental Health Evaluation
- Gender-Affirming Mental Health Letter
- Psychiatric Clearance for Surgery
- School Accommodation Evaluation
- Treatment-Resistant Depression Evaluation
Evaluations & testing
- ADHD Testing and Diagnosis
- Adolescent Psychiatric Evaluation
- DNA drug response testing
- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluation
- FMLA and Mental Health Leave Paperwork
- Postpartum Mental Health Screening
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Second Opinion on Mental Health Diagnosis
Interventional treatments
- Ketamine Therapy Consultation
- Spravato (Esketamine) Treatment
Medication management
- Antidepressant Prescription
- Antipsychotic Medication Management
- Anxiety Medication Management
- Benzodiazepine Tapering
- Lab Work for Psychiatric Medications
- Lithium Monitoring and Blood Level Checks
- Long-Acting Antipsychotic Shot
- Medication management
- Mood Stabilizer Management
- Non-Stimulant ADHD Medication Management
- Prescription Refill Visit
- Sleep Medication Management
- Smoking Cessation Medication Visit
- Stimulant Medication Monitoring
- Switching Antidepressants
- Tapering Off Psychiatric Medication
- Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment
- Weight Management for Psychiatric Med Side Effects
Telehealth
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management Counseling
- Bereavement counseling
- Insomnia Treatment (CBT-I)
- Somatic Calming and Relaxation Training
- Suicide safety planning
Therapy & counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples and Family Mental Health Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
85 services · 54 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
24 | As often as other peers in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
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.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 nurse practitioners in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dawn M. Benford, MSN's specialty?
Dawn M. Benford, MSN is a nurse practitioner in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Psychiatric/Mental Health”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dawn M. Benford, MSN?
Dawn M. Benford, MSN is listed at 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 230, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dawn M. Benford, MSN?
The number on file is (602) 406-9999. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dawn M. Benford, MSN's NPI number?
Dawn M. Benford, MSN's National Provider Identifier is 1538497110. 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 Dawn M. Benford, MSN's education?
Dawn M. Benford, MSN attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dawn M. Benford, MSN been practicing?
Dawn M. Benford, MSN has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dawn M. Benford, MSN known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dawn M. Benford, MSN 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
Has Dawn M. Benford, MSN confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dawn M. Benford, MSN. 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.