Benson Messer, MD
NPI 1871752055 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benson Messer, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1871752055).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871752055
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL30832 (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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
359 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 186 | $115 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 150 | $165 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 23 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 37 | 37 |
| Naproxen | 22 | 22 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 21 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 19 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 12 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350Columbia, SC 29203-6896Phone: (803) 434-1663Fax: (803) 434-3894
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-03
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
- Certified
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benson Messer's NPI number?
- Benson Messer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871752055, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benson Messer's specialty?
- Benson Messer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benson Messer located?
- Benson Messer's practice location on file with NPPES is 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204-2026.
- What is Benson Messer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benson Messer is (803) 361-1282.
- Does Benson Messer accept Medicare?
- Benson Messer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benson Messer's NPI active?
- Yes — Benson Messer's NPI (1871752055) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.