Richard Benefield, PA-C
NPI 1144469552 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Lawrenceville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Benefield, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Lawrenceville, GA (NPI 1144469552).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144469552
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5529 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
574 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 239 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 135 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, 1 View73020 | 55 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $77 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 37 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 25 | $35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 95 | 94 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 36 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 38 | 37 |
| Celecoxib | 37 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 21 | 13 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6300 Hospital Pkwy Ste 400Duluth, GA 30097-1983Phone: (678) 205-4261
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-02-09
- Last updated
- 2025-08-13
- Certified
- 2025-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Benefield's NPI number?
- Richard Benefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144469552, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Benefield's specialty?
- Richard Benefield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Benefield located?
- Richard Benefield's practice location on file with NPPES is 771 Old Norcross Rd Ste 390, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-4324.
- What is Richard Benefield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Benefield is (678) 957-0757.
- Does Richard Benefield accept Medicare?
- Richard Benefield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Benefield's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Benefield's NPI (1144469552) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.