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- 11240 Highway 49 Ste 300, Gulfport, MS 39503
About Dr. Benefield
Donald W. Benefield, MD is a specialist based in Gulfport, MS. Donald is a 1986 graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Donald cared for 2,823 Medicare patients across 4,183 services. The services billed most often include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386636694.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (228) 328-0972
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11240 HIGHWAY 49 STE 300
Gulfport, MS 39503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,183 services · 2,823 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
181 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
170 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
74 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
29 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Release of scar tissue between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67031 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
23 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
717 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
694 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
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 specialists in Gulfport 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1986 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Benefield specialize in?
Dr. Benefield is a specialist in Gulfport, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Benefield located?
Dr. Benefield is listed at 11240 Highway 49 Ste 300, Gulfport, MS 39503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benefield's phone number?
The number on file is (228) 328-0972. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benefield's NPI number?
Dr. Benefield's National Provider Identifier is 1386636694. 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 Dr. Benefield go to medical school?
Dr. Benefield attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Benefield been practicing?
Dr. Benefield has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Benefield do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benefield performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Benefield confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benefield. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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