ALEXANDER G BENZ MD
NPI 1497712236
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services in Gainesville, GA

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
50.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
5629 FIELDS RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30506(334) 718-4975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 2, 2019, Oct 22, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Alexander G Benz Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER G BENZ MD (NPI 1497712236) is an individual emergency medical services provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (68699) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dothan.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497712236
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PE0004X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER G BENZCredential: MD
Location Address5629 FIELDS RDGainesville, GA 30506-2922
Mailing Address5629 Fields RdGainesville, GA 30506-2922 · (334) 718-4975
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1497712236 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PE0004X
License Licensed in GA · 68699
Definition

An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.

5629 FIELDS RD, Gainesville, GA 30506

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11108 Ross Clark CirDothan, AL 36301-3022 · Phone (334) 793-8087 ext. 51 · Fax (334) 793-8191

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid009963010AL

Accepted Insurance

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

Alexander G Benz 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 ID547225393
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121031000389
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
462 services451 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
243 services237 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
73 services72 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
35 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ngmc Barrow, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Winder, GA
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110045
Location316 North Broad StreetWinder, GA 30680 · Barrow County
Emergency services

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Dahlonega, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110237
Location495 Highway 400 NorthDahlonega, GA 30533 · Lumpkin County
Emergency services

Singing River Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Pascagoula, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250040
Location2809 Denny AvenuePascagoula, MS 39581 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Singing River Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number250123
Location15200 Community RoadGulfport, MS 39503 · Harrison County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30506 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

50.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality56.95
Improvement Activities0
Cost43.4

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 Alexander Benz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Benz is 1497712236. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Alexander Benz located?

Alexander Benz practices at 5629 Fields Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506. The listed phone number is (334) 718-4975.

What is Alexander Benz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medical Services, with taxonomy code 207PE0004X.

Is Alexander Benz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Benz 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.

What insurance does Alexander Benz accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Alexander Benz 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.

Is Alexander Benz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Benz is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Ngmc Barrow, LLC, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin, Singing River Health System and Singing River Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Benz was last updated on January 2, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.