Paul Benford, PAAA
NPI 1881619039 · Anesthesiologist Assistant · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Benford, PAAA is a Anesthesiologist Assistant provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1881619039).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881619039
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAAA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 002330 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
34 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 12 | $56 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 11 | $178 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 11 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$178 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2007-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Benford's NPI number?
- Paul Benford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881619039, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Benford's specialty?
- Paul Benford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiologist Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Benford located?
- Paul Benford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606-2797.
- What is Paul Benford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Benford is (706) 543-3449.
- Does Paul Benford accept Medicare?
- Paul Benford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Benford's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Benford's NPI (1881619039) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.