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DR. PETER BENSON M.D.
NPI 1255499281
Family Medicine in Sarasota, FL

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
220 N TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34237(941) 366-0800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2018, Jan 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Peter Benson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PETER BENSON M.D. (NPI 1255499281) is an individual family medicine provider in Sarasota, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME137839) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bayou Bend Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255499281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PETER BENSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address220 N TUTTLE AVESarasota, FL 34237-5229
Mailing Address700 8th Ave W Ste 101Palmetto, FL 34221-4737 · (941) 776-4008 · Fax (941) 845-4963
Phone(941) 366-0800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1255499281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME137839
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
220 N TUTTLE AVE, Sarasota, FL 34237
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherM10049533MI · Tricare
Other0100400232MI · Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Priority Health.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

Dr. Peter 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 ID7416842802
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240403003629
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

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

Bayou Bend Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191310
Location1097 Northwest BlvdFranklin, LA 70538 · St. Mary County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34237 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 4

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

PAUL R VARNEY MSN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
MCR HEALTH, INC.
Specialist
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
MCR HEALTH, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800
DR. GARY B BLUME MD
Family Medicine
220 N TUTTLE AVE
SARASOTA, FL 34237
Sarasota County (941) 366-0800

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 Peter Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Benson is 1255499281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Peter Benson located?

Peter Benson practices at 220 N Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. The listed phone number is (941) 366-0800.

What is Peter Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Peter Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter 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 Peter Benson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Priority Health list Peter 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 Peter Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Benson is affiliated with Bayou Bend Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Benson was last updated on December 5, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.