DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BENSON MD
NPI 1629727003
Internal Medicine in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Christopher Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Benson is 1629727003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2022.

Q: What is Christopher Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since March 22, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 16, 2025, Mar 20, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

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About Dr. Christopher Michael Benson Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BENSON MD (NPI 1629727003) is an individual internal medicine provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD489078) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629727003

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BENSONCredential: MD

Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360

Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360

Phone(717) 531-8521

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1629727003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD489078

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT227300 (PA)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

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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. Christopher Michael Benson 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 ID3577946912

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250623001989

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.

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390256

Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C

Physician Assistant

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-7299

NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.

Internal Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-1692

NEERAV GOYAL M.D.

Otolaryngology

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8887

DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.

Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8615

MARIUM TARIQ M.D.

Family Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Christopher Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Benson is 1629727003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2022.

Where is Christopher Benson located?

Christopher Benson practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8521.

What is Christopher Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Benson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Benson is affiliated with Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Benson was last updated on June 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.