Craig Benson, D.O.
NPI 1790873123 · General Practice Physician · Bucksport, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Benson, D.O. is a General Practice Physician provider in Bucksport, ME (NPI 1790873123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790873123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 058850 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
787 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 159 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 142 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 140 | $8 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 97 | $12 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 57 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 55 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 145 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 346 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 317 | 84 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 265 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 251 | 64 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 229 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 222 | 62 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2021-07-13
- Certified
- 2021-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Benson's NPI number?
- Craig Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790873123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Benson's specialty?
- Craig Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Benson located?
- Craig Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Broadway, Bucksport, ME 04416-4612.
- What is Craig Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Benson is (074) 697-3712.
- Does Craig Benson accept Medicare?
- Craig Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Benson's NPI (1790873123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.