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LEVI POTTER BENSON M.D.
NPI 1053638148
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Active since April 28, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 CHURCH ST, NASHVILLE, TN 37236(615) 284-4672(615) 284-5752 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Levi Potter Benson M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LEVI POTTER BENSON M.D. (NPI 1053638148) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000048129) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053638148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLEVI POTTER BENSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2000 CHURCH STNashville, TN 37236-0002
Mailing Address2000 Church StNashville, TN 37236-0002 · (615) 284-4672 · Fax (615) 284-5752
Phone(615) 284-4672
Fax(615) 284-5752
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1053638148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000048129
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

2000 CHURCH ST, Nashville, TN 37236
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Levi Potter Benson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9830334176
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130314000385
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
160 services89 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
88 services85 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
46 services46 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
40 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services30 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440082
Location4220 Harding Rd, PO Box 380Nashville, TN 37205 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Henry County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Paris, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440132
Location301 Tyson AvParis, TN 38242 · Henry County
Emergency services

Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Centerville, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number441300
Location135 East Swan StreetCenterville, TN 37033 · Hickman County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37236 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
88%201 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$62.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. ANDREA CRAWFORD RD
Dietitian, Registered
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5555
DR. LINDSEY DENNEY
Emergency Medicine
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (423) 433-7127
ANDREW W BOYD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5555
CELENA MARSHALL PHARMD
Pharmacist
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5235
EMMANUEL JOHNBOSCO MAMAH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5555
KIRSTEN AGOSTINELLI DIAZ
Registered Nurse
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5555
DR. THOMAS CLAYTON WHITWORTH MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2000 CHURCH ST, SUITE #326 BAPTIST HOSPITAL
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (615) 284-5071
DR. JAMES SKYLAR DEAN II MD
Emergency Medicine
2000 CHURCH ST
NASHVILLE, TN 37236
Davidson County (937) 238-1065

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Levi Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Levi Benson is 1053638148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2010.

Where is Levi Benson located?

Levi Benson practices at 2000 Church St, Nashville, TN 37236. The listed phone number is (615) 284-4672.

What is Levi Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Levi Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Levi Benson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Levi Benson accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Levi Benson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Levi Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Levi Benson is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Henry County Medical Center and Saint Thomas Hickman Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Levi Benson was last updated on July 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.