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- 690 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210
About Dr. Benson
Eric C. Benson, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Auburn, ME. Eric is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Eric provided 5,531 services to 1,338 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790824795.
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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
- (207) 783-1328
- Email not available
Practice Locations
690 MINOT AVE
Auburn, ME 04210
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,531 services · 1,338 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
389 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
18 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
350 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
74 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
62 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
3,991 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Auburn 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Benson specialize in?
Dr. Benson is an orthopedic surgeon in Auburn, ME. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Benson located?
Dr. Benson is listed at 690 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benson's phone number?
The number on file is (207) 783-1328. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Benson?
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier is 1790824795. 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. Benson go to medical school?
Dr. Benson attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Benson have?
Dr. Benson has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Benson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope and prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Benson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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