Emily Benson, OD, MS
NPI 1538917034 · Optometrist · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Emily Benson, OD, MS is a Optometrist provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1538917034).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538917034
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD, MS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0618003401 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
68 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $63 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 27 | $71 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 12 | $23 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $23–$71 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$354 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908-3363Phone: (434) 924-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2024-05-09
- Last updated
- 2024-07-10
- Certified
- 2024-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Emily Benson's NPI number?
- Emily Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538917034, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Emily Benson's specialty?
- Emily Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Emily Benson located?
- Emily Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3363.
- What is Emily Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Emily Benson is (434) 924-5485.
- Does Emily Benson accept Medicare?
- Emily Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Emily Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Emily Benson's NPI (1538917034) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.