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WILLLIAM BENCE PAA
NPI 1275591240
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Columbus, GA

Active since May 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, COLUMBUS, GA 31904(705) 596-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Sep 11, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Willliam Bence Paa NPPES

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

WILLLIAM BENCE PAA (NPI 1275591240) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Columbus, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (000960) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275591240
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLLIAM BENCECredential: PAA
Location Address2122 MANCHESTER EXPYColumbus, GA 31904-6878
Mailing AddressPo Box 235019Montgomery, AL 36123-5019 · (334) 279-1450 · Fax (334) 279-1660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1275591240 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
License Licensed in GA · 000960
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License 000960 (GA)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, Columbus, GA 31904

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Willliam Bence Paa 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 ID547215568
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050314000040
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.

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110064
Location710 Center StreetColumbus, GA 31901 · Muscogee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

77.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.32
Improvement Activities40

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.

Registered Nurse
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Pharmacist
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY, ATTN: MED STAFFING/GME
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Physician Assistant
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904
General Acute Care Hospital
2122 MANCHESTER EXPY
COLUMBUS, GA 31904

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 Willliam Bence's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willliam Bence is 1275591240. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2006.

Where is Willliam Bence located?

Willliam Bence practices at 2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904. The listed phone number is (705) 596-4000.

What is Willliam Bence's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is Willliam Bence enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Willliam Bence 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.

Is Willliam Bence affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Willliam Bence is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willliam Bence 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 41 days 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.