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DR. MICHELLE BENS CLARE DO
NPI 1346380367
Emergency Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since February 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29414(843) 402-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 21, 2026, Oct 10, 2020, May 18, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Michelle Bens Clare Do NPPES

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

DR. MICHELLE BENS CLARE DO (NPI 1346380367) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (1209) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346380367
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHELLE BENS CLARECredential: DO
Location Address2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DRCharleston, SC 29414-5733
Mailing AddressPo Box 10760Westminster, CA 92685-0760 · (800) 396-3437
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1346380367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 1209✔ Licensed in MO · 2017000117✔ Licensed in IL · 036149514✔ Licensed in MI · 5101015410
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR, Charleston, SC 29414

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Michelle Bens Do

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11005 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301-2834 · Phone (217) 223-8400 · Fax (217) 223-6894
Location 26000 Hospital DrHannibal, MO 63401-6887 · Phone (573) 248-1300

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid12097SC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michelle Bens Clare Do 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 ID648373415
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090219000531, I20190624002024
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

15

Medicare enrollment records show Michelle Clare reassigns Medicare billing to 15 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
2000 HOSPITAL DR
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
955 RIBAUT RD
Beaufort, SC 29902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
955 RIBAUT RD
Beaufort, SC 29902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
300 SINGLETON RIDGE ROAD
Conway, SC 29526
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1304 W BOBO NEWSOM HWY
Hartsville, SC 29550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
302 UNIVERSITY PKWY
Aiken, SC 29801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
166 MAIN ST
Whitmire, SC 29178
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 754 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospice Care, Community Based
1836 W GEORGIA RD
Simpsonville, SC 29680
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 191 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
204 services203 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
75 services75 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
22 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Blessing Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Quincy, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140015
Location1005 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301 · Adams County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Florence Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number420091
Location805 Pamplico Hwy Box 100550Florence, SC 29505 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29414 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Anesthesiology
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Anesthesiology
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Anesthesiology
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414
Emergency Medicine
2095 HENRY TECKLENBURG DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29414

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 Michelle Clare's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michelle Clare is 1346380367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Michelle Bens Do.

Where is Michelle Clare located?

Michelle Clare practices at 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414. The listed phone number is (843) 402-1000.

What is Michelle Clare's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Michelle Clare enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michelle Clare 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 organizations bill Medicare for Michelle Clare's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michelle Clare reassigns Medicare benefits to 15 organizations: Mount Pleasant Emergency Physicians, LLC (Mount Pleasant, SC), Acs Emergency Physicians Of Sc PC (Beaufort, SC), Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (Beaufort, SC), Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC), Conway Hospital Emergency Professional Services (Conway, SC) and 10 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Michelle Clare's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michelle Clare accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Michelle Clare 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 Michelle Clare affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michelle Clare is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Beaufort County Memorial Hospital and Musc Health Florence Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michelle Clare was last updated on September 21, 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.