Robert Benafield, M.D.
NPI 1780656850 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Fayetteville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Benafield, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Fayetteville, AR (NPI 1780656850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780656850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-2461 (AR)
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
20 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
845 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 195 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 125 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $114 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 72 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 71 | $36 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 148 | 130 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 88 | 60 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 24 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$48 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2025-03-19
- Certified
- 2025-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Benafield's NPI number?
- Robert Benafield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780656850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Benafield's specialty?
- Robert Benafield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Benafield located?
- Robert Benafield's practice location on file with NPPES is 3317 N Wimberly Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72703-4056.
- What is Robert Benafield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Benafield is (479) 521-2752.
- Does Robert Benafield accept Medicare?
- Robert Benafield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Benafield's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Benafield's NPI (1780656850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.