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LAURA MELISSA BENSON PH.D.
NPI 1386094670
Clinical Neuropsychologist in Deerfield, IL

Q: What is Laura Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Benson is 1386094670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2016.

Q: What is Laura Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Neuropsychologist with taxonomy code 103G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Benson was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.

Active since June 16, 2016PECOS Enrolled

93.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

49 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200, DEERFIELD, IL 60015(847) 425-6400(847) 425-6408 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Apr 2, 2021, Jun 16, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Laura Melissa Benson Ph.d. NPPES

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

LAURA MELISSA BENSON PH.D. (NPI 1386094670) is an individual clinical neuropsychologist in Deerfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (071.009320) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386094670

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy103G00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA MELISSA BENSONCredential: PH.D.

Location Address49 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200Deerfield, IL 60015-5204

Mailing Address2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223Evanston, IL 60201-1700 · (847) 425-6400

Phone(847) 425-6400

Fax(847) 425-6408

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 16, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1386094670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical NeuropsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

Taxonomy Code103G00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 071.009320

Definition

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 071009320 (IL)

49 S WAUKEGAN RD STE 200, Deerfield, IL 60015

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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

Laura Melissa Benson Ph.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 ID5193016749

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160629000567

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes 96137

This procedure involves administering psychological or neuropsychological tests to evaluate your mental functions. Each additional 30 minutes allows for a more in-depth assessment of your cognitive abilities, emotions, and behavior. It's crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

233 services53 patients

Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour 96133

This service involves further evaluation of your neuropsychological test results beyond the initial hour. It helps to understand your cognitive functioning better, focusing on areas like memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.

181 services54 patients

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes 96139

This service involves a technician administering additional psychological or neuropsychological testing. Each session lasts for an extra 30 minutes. These tests assess cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills, to aid in diagnosing or monitoring mental health conditions.

103 services22 patients

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.

53 services53 patients

Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour 96132

An evaluation of neuropsychological tests is a process to assess your brain's function. It involves tasks designed to measure cognitive abilities such as memory, attention, problem-solving, and language skills. The first hour involves initial testing and observation.

53 services53 patients

Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 96136

This procedure involves a health professional conducting a psychological or neuropsychological test. The first 30 minutes typically involve understanding your mental health or brain function through various assessments. This helps in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders effectively.

52 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140010

Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook 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.

93.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.79

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

BENJAMIN SHAIN MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)