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KENNETH AMIR BENSON M.D.
NPI 1083091649
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since May 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-7160(713) 500-0648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2022, Apr 16, 2021, Sep 25, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kenneth Amir Benson M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH AMIR BENSON M.D. (NPI 1083091649) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (727019) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083091649
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH AMIR BENSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170Houston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St. Ste 5.170Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 500-7160 · Fax (713) 500-0648
Phone(713) 500-7160
Fax(713) 500-0648
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2022
✔ NPI 1083091649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 727019✔ Licensed in LA · 303327
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedMilitary Health Care ProviderTaxonomy 171000000X
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 303327 (LA)
6431 FANNIN ST. STE 5.170, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Kenneth Amir 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 ID9133653702
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241106000240
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450032
Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Longview Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450702
Location2901 N Fourth StLongview, TX 75605 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Kenneth Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Benson is 1083091649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2015.

Where is Kenneth Benson located?

Kenneth Benson practices at 6431 Fannin St. Ste 5.170, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-7160.

What is Kenneth Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kenneth Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth 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 Kenneth Benson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kenneth 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 Kenneth Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Benson is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center and Longview Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Benson was last updated on October 13, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.