Benjamin Pettus, M.D., PHD
NPI 1770596959 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Newport News, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Pettus, M.D., PHD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Newport News, VA (NPI 1770596959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770596959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010003256 (MO)
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
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
5,204 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 1,825 | $34 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 1,789 | $27 |
| Diagnostic Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Unilateral Or Bilateral (list Separately in Addition to 77065 Or 77066)G0279 | 226 | $27 |
| Diagnostic Mammography of 1 Breast77065 | 221 | $37 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76642 | 220 | $33 |
| Diagnostic Mammography of Both Breasts77066 | 169 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,545 across 10 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
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2012-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Pettus's NPI number?
- Benjamin Pettus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770596959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Pettus's specialty?
- Benjamin Pettus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Pettus located?
- Benjamin Pettus's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601-1929.
- What is Benjamin Pettus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Pettus is (757) 594-4405.
- Does Benjamin Pettus accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Pettus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Pettus's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Pettus's NPI (1770596959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.