MR. JOHN EDWARD BENSON JR.
NPI 1578870317
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since August 31, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572(843) 692-1062 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. John Edward Benson Jr. NPPES

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

MR. JOHN EDWARD BENSON JR. (NPI 1578870317) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. He is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578870317
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOHN EDWARD BENSON JR.
Location Address809 82ND PKWYMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4607
Mailing Address134 N Gate RdMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-5618
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2010
✔ NPI 1578870317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
809 82ND PKWY, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. John Edward Benson Jr. 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 ID244419984
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110126000866

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show John Benson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services PC
  • 258 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 272 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.

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.

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
40 services40 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
33 services32 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Myrtle Beach, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420085
Location809 82nd ParkwayMyrtle Beach, SC 29572 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Hospitalist
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Emergency Medicine
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Nurse Practitioner
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
809 82ND PKWY
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572

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 John Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Benson is 1578870317. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2010.

Where is John Benson located?

John Benson practices at 809 82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. The listed phone number is (843) 692-1062.

What is John Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is John Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Benson 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Atlantic Coast Anesthesia Services P.C. (Myrtle Beach, SC) and Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC). Each 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 John Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is John Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Benson is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Benson was last updated on August 31, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.