Frederick Benson, M.D.
NPI 1245240993 · Family Medicine Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frederick Benson, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1245240993).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245240993
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G45615 (CA)
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
19 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
584 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 398 | $105 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 76 | $150 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 28 | $79 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 22 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 122 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 454 | 123 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 285 | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 279 | 70 |
| Losartan Potassium | 268 | 80 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 192 | 59 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 169 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2013-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frederick Benson's NPI number?
- Frederick Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245240993, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frederick Benson's specialty?
- Frederick Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frederick Benson located?
- Frederick Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5595 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95123-1220.
- What is Frederick Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frederick Benson is (408) 224-6211.
- Does Frederick Benson accept Medicare?
- Frederick Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frederick Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Frederick Benson's NPI (1245240993) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.