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BENJAMIN KENSING MD
NPI 1265016398
Surgery in Tyler, TX

Active since May 05, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11937 US HIGHWAY 271, TYLER, TX 75708(903) 877-7777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 1, 2021, May 5, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Benjamin Kensing Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN KENSING MD (NPI 1265016398) is an individual surgery provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3552) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265016398
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN KENSINGCredential: MD
Location Address11937 US HIGHWAY 271Tyler, TX 75708-3154
Mailing Address11937 Us Highway 271Tyler, TX 75708-3154 · (903) 877-7777
Phone(903) 877-7777
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1265016398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W3552
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License BP1005210 (TX), BP10075210 (TX)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271, Tyler, TX 75708
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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

Benjamin Kensing 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 ID3577964097
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260618002145
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 Benjamin Kensing reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
7.5 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1000 S BECKHAM AVE
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5,299 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417099599 (214) 645-0624

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 75708 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER
Psychiatric Unit
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7200
TYLER DAVIS DO
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7777
PATRICIA DIANNE SHACKELFORD
Pharmacist
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7088
JENNIFER ANNISA MATHEW DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7200
JASMINE MARIE GAMBOA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7200
DR. SADIE ROSE WALTER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7200
RENDALL NORTHCUTT FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7200
ES-HAQ SADDELDIN HASSANIN DO
Hospitalist
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Smith County (903) 877-7253

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 Kensing's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kensing is 1265016398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2021.

Where is Benjamin Kensing located?

Benjamin Kensing practices at 11937 Us Highway 271, Tyler, TX 75708. The listed phone number is (903) 877-7777.

What is Benjamin Kensing's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Kensing enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kensing 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 Benjamin Kensing's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Kensing reassigns Medicare benefits to The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas (Tyler, 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 Benjamin Kensing'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 Benjamin Kensing was last updated on July 1, 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.