DR. COMPTON JOSEPH BENJAMIN M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1427209808
Urology in Gaithersburg, MD

Active since October 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
655 WATKINS MILL RD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879(202) 741-3100(202) 741-3113 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2022, Jun 3, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Compton Joseph Benjamin M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. COMPTON JOSEPH BENJAMIN M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1427209808) is an individual urology provider in Gaithersburg, Maryland, licensed in District Of Columbia (MD037375) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427209808
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. COMPTON JOSEPH BENJAMINCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address655 WATKINS MILL RDGaithersburg, MD 20879-3301
Mailing Address5 Fairland Park CtSilver Spring, MD 20904-5494 · (301) 938-3549 · Fax (240) 632-4401
Fax(202) 741-3113
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2022
NPI 1427209808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License Licensed in DC · MD037375
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
655 WATKINS MILL RD, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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

Dr. Compton Joseph Benjamin M.d., 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 ID9133392442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111102000360
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

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number210004
Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20879 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.

Pediatrics
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Emergency Medicine
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Pharmacist
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
General Acute Care Hospital
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Radiologic Technologist (Computed Tomography)
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879
Audiologist
655 WATKINS MILL RD
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20879

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 Compton Benjamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Compton Benjamin is 1427209808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2008.

Where is Compton Benjamin located?

Compton Benjamin practices at 655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. The listed phone number is (202) 741-3100.

What is Compton Benjamin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Compton Benjamin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Compton Benjamin 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.

Is Compton Benjamin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Compton Benjamin is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Compton Benjamin was last updated on January 10, 2022. 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.