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DR. HOWARD F BENSON DDS
NPI 1487849550
Dentist - Prosthodontics in Washington, DC

Active since September 11, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 20, 2028
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE160, WASHINGTON, DC 20006(202) 785-3030(202) 785-1913 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Howard F Benson Dds NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD F BENSON DDS (NPI 1487849550) is an individual prosthodontics provider in Washington, District Of Columbia, licensed in District Of Columbia (3207) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through July 20, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487849550
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0700X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD F BENSONCredential: DDS
Location Address1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE160Washington, DC 20006-4604
Mailing Address1747 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Suite160Washington, DC 20006-4604 · (202) 785-3030 · Fax (202) 785-1913
Phone(202) 785-3030
Fax(202) 785-1913
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2007
✔ NPI 1487849550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · ProsthodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0700X
License✔ Licensed in DC · 3207
Definition
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20006
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Howard F Benson Dds has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 20, 2016 through July 20, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 20, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 20, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20006 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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 5

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

BALLDINGER & MILLER
Dentist (Periodontics)
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, G-100
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
District of Columbia (202) 298-6111
JOSEPH P. YALCH JR. DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE B 170
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
District of Columbia (202) 296-3626
MARC R MOUALLEM D.D.S.
Dentist
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE #140
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
District of Columbia (202) 833-3333
KENNETH ROBERT BECK OD
Optometrist
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
District of Columbia (202) 466-2050
DR. GARRY MERRILL MILLER DDS
Dentist
1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, SUITE G-100
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
District of Columbia (202) 298-6111

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 Howard Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Benson is 1487849550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2007.

Where is Howard Benson located?

Howard Benson practices at 1747 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite160, Washington, DC 20006. The listed phone number is (202) 785-3030.

What is Howard Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Prosthodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0700X.

Is Howard Benson enrolled in Medicare?

No. Howard Benson has opted out of Medicare through July 20, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Benson was last updated on September 11, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.