DR. BENJAMIN J. WILLIAMS MD, PHD
NPI 1396721460
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Winston Salem, NC

Active since December 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2255(336) 716-3202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 16, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin J. Williams Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN J. WILLIAMS MD, PHD (NPI 1396721460) is an individual neurology provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9400173) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396721460
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN J. WILLIAMSCredential: MD, PHD
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-2255 · Fax (336) 716-3202
Fax(336) 716-3202
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateDecember 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 16, 2018
✔ NPI 1396721460 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 9400173✔ Licensed in TX · H4795
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License H4795 (TX)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Other Identifiers 6

OtherP8108TX · Nmmdd
Other130020118TX · Rrmdc
Other8R9270TX · Blue Cross
Other126905100TX · Firstcare
Other4306523TX · Aetna
Medicaid030298602TX

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. Benjamin J. Williams Md, Phd 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 ID5698725331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240626002706
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Williams reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neurology
191 UTTER AVE
Staten Island, NY 10314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii and New York enrollments
Neurology
101 EISENHOWER PKWY STE 300, PMB 3146
Roseland, NJ 07068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
Neurology
3752 N SHEFFIELD AVE APT 3S
Chicago, IL 60613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
Neurology
12022 BLUE VALLEY PKWY STE 514
Overland Park, KS 66213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
Neurology
548 MARKET ST # 47606
San Francisco, CA 94104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment

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 2

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.

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
57 services25 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

98.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
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.

Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

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 Williams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Williams is 1396721460. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 20, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Williams located?

Benjamin Williams practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Benjamin Williams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Benjamin Williams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Williams 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 Benjamin Williams's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Williams reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Care Neurodegenerative Medical Of New York PC (Staten Island, NY), Carend Provider Group Of New Jersey PC (Roseland, NJ), Carend Provider Group PA (Chicago, IL), Carend Provider Group Of Kansas PA (Overland Park, KS) and Elizabeth Ferluga, M.D., P.C. (San Francisco, CA). 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 Benjamin Williams'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 Williams was last updated on January 16, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.