Benjamin Hinman, M.D.
NPI 1700298874 · Hospitalist Physician · Cheraw, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Hinman, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Cheraw, SC (NPI 1700298874).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700298874
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38605 (SC)
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 tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
673 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 50 Minutes99233 | 275 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 191 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 171 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 18 | $162 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 18 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$162 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 28 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Valsartan | 15 | — |
| Carvedilol | 13 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 11 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150-4949Phone: (803) 434-6771Fax: (803) 434-3955
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-23
- Last updated
- 2023-01-04
- Certified
- 2023-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Hinman's NPI number?
- Benjamin Hinman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700298874, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Hinman's specialty?
- Benjamin Hinman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Hinman located?
- Benjamin Hinman's practice location on file with NPPES is 711 Chesterfield Hwy, Cheraw, SC 29520-7002.
- What is Benjamin Hinman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Hinman is (843) 320-3354.
- Does Benjamin Hinman accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Hinman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Hinman's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Hinman's NPI (1700298874) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.