Jerry Benham, M.D.
NPI 1245290972 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jerry Benham, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1245290972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245290972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H0173 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
1,527 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 | 218 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 208 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 199 | $39 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 169 | $70 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 162 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 179 | 88 |
| Cephalexin | 53 | 51 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 42 |
| Cefadroxil | 48 | 45 |
| Celecoxib | 36 | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 26 | 26 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-25
- Last updated
- 2009-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jerry Benham's NPI number?
- Jerry Benham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245290972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jerry Benham's specialty?
- Jerry Benham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jerry Benham located?
- Jerry Benham's practice location on file with NPPES is 6600 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710-2581.
- What is Jerry Benham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jerry Benham is (254) 752-9638.
- Does Jerry Benham accept Medicare?
- Jerry Benham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jerry Benham's NPI active?
- Yes — Jerry Benham's NPI (1245290972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.