Carol Benson, P.A.
NPI 1518917996 · Physician Assistant · Warrenton, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Benson, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Warrenton, VA (NPI 1518917996).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518917996
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110840221 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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
335 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 94 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $148 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 49 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $134 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 30 | $87 |
| Insertion of Tube for Infusion With Imaging Guidance and Review By Radiologist, Patient 5 Years Or Older36573 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$596 across 15 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
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2025-04-01
- Certified
- 2025-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Benson's NPI number?
- Carol Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518917996, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Benson's specialty?
- Carol Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carol Benson located?
- Carol Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Broadview Ave Ste 102, Warrenton, VA 20186-2036.
- What is Carol Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Benson is (540) 680-3433.
- Does Carol Benson accept Medicare?
- Carol Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carol Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Benson's NPI (1518917996) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.