DR. GARY ROBERT BENCH M.D.
NPI 1225007974
Surgery in San Diego, CA

Active since March 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7930 FROST ST, SUITE 101, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 565-0104(858) 565-0194 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Gary Robert Bench M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARY ROBERT BENCH M.D. (NPI 1225007974) is an individual surgery provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A035873) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225007974
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY ROBERT BENCHCredential: M.D.
Location Address7930 FROST ST, SUITE 101San Diego, CA 92123-2737
Mailing Address7930 Frost St, Suite 101San Diego, CA 92123-2737 · (858) 565-0104 · Fax (858) 565-0194
Fax(858) 565-0194
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1225007974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A035873
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
7930 FROST ST, San Diego, CA 92123

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A358730CA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Gary Robert Bench M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Bench reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
7910 FROST ST STE 250
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
7930 FROST ST, SUITE 101
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Plastic Surgery
7930 FROST ST, SUITE 101
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
7930 FROST ST, SUITE 105
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
7930 FROST ST, STE 101
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Internal Medicine
7930 FROST ST, SUITE103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Specialist
7930 FROST ST
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
7930 FROST ST, #405
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
Specialist
7930 FROST ST, SUITE 306
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123

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 Gary Bench's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Bench is 1225007974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 15, 2006.

Where is Gary Bench located?

Gary Bench practices at 7930 Frost St Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 565-0104.

What is Gary Bench's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Gary Bench enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Bench is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gary Bench's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Bench reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: San Diego General And Vascular Surgeons Medical Group, Inc. (San Diego, CA) and Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA). Each 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 Gary Bench's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Bench was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.