Scott Benson, DO
NPI 1669597639 · Nephrology Physician · Hartford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Benson, DO is a Nephrology Physician provider in Hartford, CT (NPI 1669597639).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669597639
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- T0642 (ME)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,329 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 433 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 233 | $118 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 95 | $357 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 72 | $1,258 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 71 | $53 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 114 | — |
| Fat Emulsion/Olive/Soy/Phosphobrand: Clinolipid | 78 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 44 | 13 |
| Calcium Acetate | 39 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 32 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 31 | — |
| Clonidine Hcl | 26 | — |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 6 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
- 2007-03-20
- Last updated
- 2010-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Benson's NPI number?
- Scott Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669597639, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Benson's specialty?
- Scott Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Benson located?
- Scott Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106-5501.
- What is Scott Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Benson is (860) 241-0700.
- Does Scott Benson accept Medicare?
- Scott Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Benson's NPI (1669597639) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.