DR. MICHAEL JAMES BENSON D.O.
NPI 1598823593
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Michael Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Benson is 1598823593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Q: What is Michael Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Benson was last updated on March 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, CHARLESTON, SC 29406(843) 847-4179(843) 847-4296 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

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About Dr. Michael James Benson D.o. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL JAMES BENSON D.O. (NPI 1598823593) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS-009707-L) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Lanning Healthcare, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598823593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL JAMES BENSONCredential: D.O.

Location Address9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DRCharleston, SC 29406-9104

Mailing Address160 Ricemill CirSunset Beach, NC 28468-4447 · (610) 731-8988

Phone(843) 847-4179

Fax(843) 847-4296

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2025

NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2025

✔ NPI 1598823593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in PA · OS-009707-L

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, Charleston, SC 29406

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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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael James Benson D.o. 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 ID1052822616

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260623001220

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mary Lanning Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Hastings, NE

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number280032

Location715 N St Joseph AveHastings, NE 68901 · Adams County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29406 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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 20

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

MR. RICHARD DALE BRINSON MSN, APRN, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 847-4595

DR. DARRYL EDWARD MCFARLAND MD

Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 797-7000

ROSSEN IVANOV KIRKOV MD

Emergency Medicine

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 797-7000

MORGAN ELISABETH HUNT

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 797-7000

DR. ALLISON LUNDY MCCRAE MD

Surgery

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 797-7000

DR. SARAH MARESCA PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 797-7000

DR. VINCENT PAUL GRZYWACZ II MD

Radiology (Radiation Oncology)

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 847-4571

MISBHA ANJUM MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

9330 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
CHARLESTON, SC 29406

Charleston County (843) 847-5620

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 Michael Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Benson is 1598823593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Michael Benson located?

Michael Benson practices at 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406. The listed phone number is (843) 847-4179.

What is Michael Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Michael Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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.

Is Michael Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Benson is affiliated with Mary Lanning Healthcare.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Benson was last updated on March 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.