Elizabeth Benson, MD
NPI 1831166438 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Pensacola, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Benson, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Pensacola, FL (NPI 1831166438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831166438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME87845 (FL)
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
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
1,905 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 589 | $35 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Concentration Technique88108 | 407 | $21 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 231 | $26 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 196 | $65 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 131 | $77 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 114 | $33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
- 2006-03-02
- Last updated
- 2016-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Benson's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831166438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Benson's specialty?
- Elizabeth Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Benson located?
- Elizabeth Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 5149 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504-8779.
- What is Elizabeth Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Benson is (850) 416-6303.
- Does Elizabeth Benson accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Benson's NPI (1831166438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.