Benjamin Folk, M.D.
NPI 1629010012 · Specialist · Greenville, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Folk, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Greenville, MS (NPI 1629010012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629010012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10931 (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
18,121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 2,315 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 1,346 | $10 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,119 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,108 | $116 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 1,010 | $83 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 784 | 229 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 780 | 227 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 504 | 133 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 406 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 398 | 120 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 341 | 85 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$280 across 16 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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2020-01-03
- Certified
- 2020-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Folk's NPI number?
- Benjamin Folk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629010012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Folk's specialty?
- Benjamin Folk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Folk located?
- Benjamin Folk's practice location on file with NPPES is 1502 S Colorado St, Greenville, MS 38703-7219.
- What is Benjamin Folk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Folk is (662) 332-9872.
- Does Benjamin Folk accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Folk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Folk's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Folk's NPI (1629010012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.