Robert Benton, MD
NPI 1205820727 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Troy, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Benton, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Troy, NY (NPI 1205820727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205820727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 175324 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,758 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,003 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 848 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 755 | $128 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 677 | $63 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 606 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,612 | 477 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 810 | 247 |
| Losartan Potassium | 573 | 175 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 559 | 173 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 518 | 163 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 | 156 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$569 across 66 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2015-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Benton's NPI number?
- Robert Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205820727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Benton's specialty?
- Robert Benton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Benton located?
- Robert Benton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2231 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 12180-2466.
- What is Robert Benton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Benton is (518) 292-6200.
- Does Robert Benton accept Medicare?
- Robert Benton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Benton's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Benton's NPI (1205820727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.