Donald Benefield, MD
NPI 1386636694 · Specialist · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Benefield, MD is a Specialist provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1386636694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386636694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12410 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
4,044 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 717 | $82 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 694 | $115 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 505 | $37 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 454 | $22 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 207 | $32 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 203 | $32 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,242 across 41 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
- 2005-08-22
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Benefield's NPI number?
- Donald Benefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386636694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Benefield's specialty?
- Donald Benefield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Donald Benefield located?
- Donald Benefield's practice location on file with NPPES is 11240 Highway 49 Ste 300, Gulfport, MS 39503-4151.
- What is Donald Benefield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Benefield is (228) 328-0972.
- Does Donald Benefield accept Medicare?
- Donald Benefield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Benefield's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Benefield's NPI (1386636694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.