Richard Benson, M.D.
NPI 1598103350 · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Benson, M.D. is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1598103350).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598103350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 125-062762 (IL)
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
13 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
365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 141 | $170 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 115 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 79 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 30 | $210 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$210 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 45 | 43 |
| Ibuprofen | 37 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 30 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | 25 |
| Azithromycin | 23 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 17 | 17 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-13
- Last updated
- 2016-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Benson's NPI number?
- Richard Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598103350, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Benson's specialty?
- Richard Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Benson located?
- Richard Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1447.
- What is Richard Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Benson is (773) 702-9500.
- Does Richard Benson accept Medicare?
- Richard Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Benson's NPI (1598103350) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.