Carol Benson, MD
NPI 1588646657 · Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carol Benson, MD is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1588646657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588646657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Ultrasound PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52608 (MA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
943 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 133 | $33 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 125 | $27 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 93 | $36 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 71 | $40 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 64 | $33 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 60 | $21 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2012-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Benson's NPI number?
- Carol Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588646657, 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 Diagnostic Ultrasound Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carol Benson located?
- Carol Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6110.
- What is Carol Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Benson is (617) 732-6280.
- 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 (1588646657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.