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Russell L. Benson, MD

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About Dr. Benson

Russell L. Benson, MD is a healthcare provider in Overland Park, KS specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Russell trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Russell cared for 88 Medicare patients across 153 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity and special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427011998.

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Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

KS licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 04-21976As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1427011998Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Benson's specialty?

Dr. Benson is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Overland Park, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Benson?

Dr. Benson is listed at 8005 W 110Th St Ste 200, Overland Park, KS 66210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Benson?

The number on file is (913) 341-6297. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?

Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier is 1427011998. 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 Dr. Benson's medical education?

Dr. Benson attended University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Benson been practicing?

Dr. Benson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Benson known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benson 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

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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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