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MR. GARY ALAN BENDA JR. MPAS
NPI 1346794732
Physician Assistant in West Columbia, SC

Active since August 15, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.32/100
CMS Quality Rating
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 935-8410(803) 936-7816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2021, Jan 7, 2019, Sep 26, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mr. Gary Alan Benda Jr. Mpas NPPES

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

MR. GARY ALAN BENDA JR. MPAS (NPI 1346794732) is an individual physician assistant in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2579) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346794732
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. GARY ALAN BENDA JR.Credential: MPAS
Location Address222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200West Columbia, SC 29169-4847
Mailing Address470 Hulon LnWest Columbia, SC 29169-4841 · (803) 935-8410 · Fax (803) 936-7816
Phone(803) 935-8410
Fax(803) 936-7816
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1346794732 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2579
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200, West Columbia, SC 29169
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 400Columbia, SC 29212-1764 · Phone (803) 434-3800 · Fax (803) 744-2759

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2733PASC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.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

Mr. Gary Alan Benda Jr. Mpas 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 ID1052690310
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161109002640
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 2

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

Prisma Health Baptist

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420086
Location1330 Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420106
Location400 Palmetto Health ParkwayColumbia, SC 29212 · Lexington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

99.32/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality90.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

MICHAEL BRETT SHEALY PT
Physical Therapist
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
JIALIU DAVID LI M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
VICTORIA MCGOWAN GILLIAN AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
AMBER BLYTHE LANIER PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
ANNE MARIE ASHLEY DPT
Physical Therapist
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
SAMUEL EDWARD WATTS NP-C
Nurse Practitioner
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
LEXINGTON HEALTH INC
Neurological Surgery
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410
WILLIAM RANDAL WESTERKAM MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 100&200
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Lexington County (803) 935-8410

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 Benda's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Benda is 1346794732. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2016.

Where is Gary Benda located?

Gary Benda practices at 222 E Medical Ln Ste 100&200, West Columbia, SC 29169. The listed phone number is (803) 935-8410.

What is Gary Benda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Gary Benda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Benda 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 Gary Benda accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Gary Benda 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 Gary Benda affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gary Benda is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Benda was last updated on October 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.