Boyd Benefield, M.D.
NPI 1356302574 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Boyd Benefield, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1356302574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356302574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10941 (MS)
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
3,041 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 676 | $94 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 587 | $49 |
| 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 | 513 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 310 | $64 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 241 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 188 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 708 | 154 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 656 | 148 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 478 | 96 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 423 | 108 |
| Lisinopril | 396 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 371 | 84 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$987 across 62 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
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2010-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boyd Benefield's NPI number?
- Boyd Benefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356302574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Boyd Benefield's specialty?
- Boyd Benefield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Boyd Benefield located?
- Boyd Benefield's practice location on file with NPPES is 15286 Community Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503-3509.
- What is Boyd Benefield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Boyd Benefield is (228) 832-5151.
- Does Boyd Benefield accept Medicare?
- Boyd Benefield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Boyd Benefield's NPI active?
- Yes — Boyd Benefield's NPI (1356302574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.