James Benedict, M.D.
NPI 1639283088 · Hospitalist Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Benedict, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1639283088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639283088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29605 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
1,218 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 696 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 288 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 149 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 28 | $47 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $47–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 25 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 20 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 18 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2020-10-13
- Certified
- 2020-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Benedict's NPI number?
- James Benedict's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639283088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Benedict's specialty?
- James Benedict is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Benedict located?
- James Benedict's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4810.
- What is James Benedict's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Benedict is (803) 791-2480.
- Does James Benedict accept Medicare?
- James Benedict is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Benedict's NPI active?
- Yes — James Benedict's NPI (1639283088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.