Christopher Benson, MD
NPI 1629727003 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Benson, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1629727003).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629727003
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT227300 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 32 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 13 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-22
- Last updated
- 2025-06-16
- Certified
- 2025-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Benson's NPI number?
- Christopher Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629727003, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Benson's specialty?
- Christopher Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Benson located?
- Christopher Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Christopher Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Benson is (717) 531-8521.
- Does Christopher Benson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Benson's NPI (1629727003) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.