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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Kenneth Benson's specialty?

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

Q: 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 4 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.

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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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 Longview Regional 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kenneth Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northstar Anesthesia III PA

182 mi

Anesthesiology

7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
740 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1356968952 (214) 687-0001

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kenneth Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kenneth Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to Northstar Anesthesia III PA (Corpus Christi, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kenneth Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

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 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 4 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.