DR. SCOTT ANTHONY BENTON M.D.
NPI 1437151859
Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics in Jackson, MS
About Dr. Scott Anthony Benton M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. SCOTT ANTHONY BENTON M.D. (NPI 1437151859) is an individual child abuse pediatrics provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (20296) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Scott Anthony Benton M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Scott Benton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Jackson, MS 39216
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
- 1,932 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
JACKSON, MS 39216
JACKSON, MS 39216
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 Scott Benton's NPI number?
The NPI number for Scott Benton is 1437151859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2005.
Where is Scott Benton located?
Scott Benton practices at 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (601) 815-0115.
What is Scott Benton's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Child Abuse Pediatrics, with taxonomy code 2080C0008X.
Is Scott Benton enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Scott Benton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Scott Benton's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Scott Benton reassigns Medicare benefits to State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson, MS). The 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 Scott Benton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Scott Benton accept?
Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Scott Benton 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 Scott Benton was last updated on August 17, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.
# Dr. Scott Anthony Benton, M.D. · NPI 1437151859
Child Abuse Pediatrics physician in Jackson, Mississippi. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 15, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1437151859 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 15, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Child Abuse Pediatrics · taxonomy 2080C0008X
- **State license:** 20296 (Mississippi)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS 39216-4500
- **Phone:** (601) 815-0115
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center (NPI 1154317527, Jackson, MS), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 17, 2012
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1989690 (LA); Medicare PIN 512I370103 (MS); Medicare PIN 302I374199 (MS)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1437151859) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.