Margaret Benton, PMHNP
NPI 1215146352 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Beaufort, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Benton, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Beaufort, SC (NPI 1215146352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215146352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN223241 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
485 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 176 | $100 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 130 | $13 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 120 | $4 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 59 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$100 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 144 | 26 |
| Lorazepam | 131 | 24 |
| Lamotrigine | 119 | 22 |
| Olanzapine | 95 | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 91 | 16 |
| Alprazolam | 91 | 23 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 85 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2022-02-14
- Certified
- 2022-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Benton's NPI number?
- Margaret Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215146352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Benton's specialty?
- Margaret Benton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Margaret Benton located?
- Margaret Benton's practice location on file with NPPES is Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry, Beaufort, SC 29902-5426.
- What is Margaret Benton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Benton is (843) 522-5600.
- Does Margaret Benton accept Medicare?
- Margaret Benton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Benton's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Benton's NPI (1215146352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.