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DR. RUSSELL LEE BENSON MD
NPI 1427011998
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Overland Park, KS

Active since April 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8005 W 110TH ST STE 200, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210(913) 341-6297(913) 663-0191 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Russell Lee Benson Md NPPES

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

DR. RUSSELL LEE BENSON MD (NPI 1427011998) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Overland Park, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-21976) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427011998
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUSSELL LEE BENSONCredential: MD
Location Address8005 W 110TH ST STE 200Overland Park, KS 66210-2619
Mailing AddressPo Box 26827Overland Park, KS 66225-6827 · (913) 341-6297 · Fax (913) 663-0191
Phone(913) 341-6297
Fax(913) 663-0191
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1427011998 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in KS · 04-21976
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
8005 W 110TH ST STE 200, Overland Park, KS 66210
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid100121990BKS
Other13338048Ks City Bcbs
Medicaid202593414MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Russell Lee Benson Md 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 ID3779563523
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090128000230
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Russell Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Midwest Pathology Associates LLC
Same address
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
8005 W 110TH ST STE 200
Overland Park, KS 66210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790748580 (913) 341-6297
Gastrointestinal Associates, LLC
1.5 mi
Gastroenterology
10200 W 105TH ST
Overland Park, KS 66212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619957123 (913) 541-0510

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
135 services70 patients
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342
This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66210 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
$122.41 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $161.67
Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
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 2

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

MIDWEST PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES LLC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8005 W 110TH ST STE 200
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Johnson County (913) 341-6297
DR. LARRY D LAWSON M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
8005 W 110TH ST STE 200
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210
Johnson County (913) 341-6297

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 Russell Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Benson is 1427011998. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2006.

Where is Russell Benson located?

Russell Benson practices at 8005 W 110th St Ste 200, Overland Park, KS 66210. The listed phone number is (913) 341-6297.

What is Russell Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Russell Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Benson 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 Russell Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Midwest Pathology Associates LLC (Overland Park, KS) and Gastrointestinal Associates, LLC (Overland Park, KS). 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 Russell Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Russell Benson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Oscar Insurance Company list Russell Benson 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Benson was last updated on April 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.