DAWN M BENFORD MSN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1538497110
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Phoenix, AZ

Active since November 19, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 406-9999(602) 406-8099 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2024, Jul 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dawn M Benford Msn, Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

DAWN M BENFORD MSN, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1538497110) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (AP3501) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538497110
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameDAWN M BENFORDCredential: MSN, PMHNP-BC
Location Address500 W THOMAS RD STE 230Phoenix, AZ 85013-4245
Mailing AddressPo Box 33269Phoenix, AZ 85067-3269 · (602) 406-4786 · Fax (913) 636-4358
Fax(602) 406-8099
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2024
NPI 1538497110 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License Licensed in AZ · AP3501
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · EmergencyTaxonomy 163WE0003X · License RN140008 (AZ)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid48440AZ

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

Dawn M Benford Msn, Pmhnp-bc 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 ID7214078252
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100112000859
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
35 services17 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
26 services13 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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 15

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Psychologist
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 230
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

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 Dawn Benford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dawn Benford is 1538497110. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2009.

Where is Dawn Benford located?

Dawn Benford practices at 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 230, Phoenix, AZ 85013. The listed phone number is (602) 406-9999.

What is Dawn Benford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Dawn Benford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dawn Benford 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 Dawn Benford accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Dawn Benford 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 Dawn Benford was last updated on December 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.