Ben Gardner, M.D.
NPI 1316054133 · Internal Medicine Physician · Columbia, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Gardner, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, TN (NPI 1316054133).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316054133
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17712 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 183 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 549 | 142 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 513 | 157 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 454 | 122 |
| Metformin Hcl | 337 | 96 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 316 | 90 |
| Lisinopril | 311 | 89 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2016-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Gardner's NPI number?
- Ben Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316054133, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Gardner's specialty?
- Ben Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ben Gardner located?
- Ben Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 854 W James Campbell Blvd, Columbia, TN 38401-4659.
- What is Ben Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Gardner is (931) 380-0075.
- Does Ben Gardner accept Medicare?
- Ben Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Gardner's NPI (1316054133) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.