DR. BENJAMIN ATKINSON MD
NPI 1053988311
Emergency Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since June 07, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Atkinson Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN ATKINSON MD (NPI 1053988311) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MMD.86215LL) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053988311
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN ATKINSONCredential: MD
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202Charleston, SC 29425-8905
Mailing Address169 Ashley Ave Rm 202Charleston, SC 29425-8905 · (843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJune 7, 2021
NPI 1053988311 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in SC · MMD.86215LL
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202, Charleston, SC 29425

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Atkinson Md 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 ID5294131751
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241105001084, I20260114003005
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
93 services92 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
69 services68 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440063
Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440184
Location300 Med Tech ParkwayJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pediatrics
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Anesthesiology
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
169 ASHLEY AVE RM 202
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Benjamin Atkinson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Atkinson is 1053988311. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2021.

Where is Benjamin Atkinson located?

Benjamin Atkinson practices at 169 Ashley Ave Rm 202, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Benjamin Atkinson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Atkinson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Atkinson 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 Benjamin Atkinson accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Benjamin Atkinson 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 Benjamin Atkinson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Atkinson is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center and Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Atkinson was last updated on June 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.