KAARON BENSON MD
NPI 1659305209
Pathology - Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine in Tampa, FL


Quality Rating: 89.43 out of 100 score

NPI Status: Active since July 10, 2006

Contact Information

12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR
MDC 44
TAMPA, FL
ZIP 33612
Phone: (813) 745-3001
Fax: (813) 632-1708

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Pathology
  • Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

About KAARON BENSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kaaron Benson, a provider established in Tampa, Florida with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in blood banking & transfusion medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659305209 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZB0001X with license number ME57201 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1659305209
Provider Name
KAARON BENSON MD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR MDC 44 TAMPA, FL 33612
Location Phone
(813) 745-3001
Location Fax
(813) 632-1708
Mailing Address
PO BOX 917770 ORLANDO, FL 32891
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-10-2006
Last Update Date
12-26-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Pathology Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207ZB0001X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
ME57201
License State
FL
Taxonomy Description
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
09659OTHER (01)FLBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
F25684MEDICARE UPIN (02)FL 
09659XMEDICARE PIN (08)FL 

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report

Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.

This service was performed 140 times for 104 patients

Blood bank physician services for cross match and/or evaluation and written report

Blood bank physician services for cross match involve testing your blood against donor blood to ensure compatibility before a transfusion. The evaluation includes a detailed analysis of your blood type and antibodies. A written report will be provided, summarizing the findings.

This service was performed 40 times for 24 patients

Blood bank physician services for investigation of transfusion reaction with written report

This service involves a blood bank doctor examining a patient's reaction to a blood transfusion. The doctor will conduct tests to identify the cause and provide a written report detailing the findings and recommendations for future care.

This service was performed 20 times for 19 patients

Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration

Immunologic analysis is a diagnostic method that assesses your body fluids to detect health issues. It involves concentrating these fluids to enhance detection of specific proteins or cells. It helps identify immune system responses, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This service was performed 676 times for 454 patients

Immunologic analysis technique on body fluid, other fluids with concentration

Immunologic analysis is a diagnostic method that assesses your body fluids to detect health issues. It involves concentrating these fluids to enhance detection of specific proteins or cells. It helps identify immune system responses, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment.

This service was performed 62 times for 56 patients

Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)

Immunofixation is a lab test that helps identify proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood serum. These proteins are part of your immune system. Changes in their levels can indicate certain diseases. The test is simple and only requires a blood sample.

This service was performed 1,723 times for 885 patients

Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)

Immunofixation is a lab test that helps identify proteins called immunoglobulins in your blood serum. These proteins are part of your immune system. Changes in their levels can indicate certain diseases. The test is simple and only requires a blood sample.

This service was performed 398 times for 246 patients

Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report

A molecular pathology procedure involves analyzing your body's cells at a molecular level to identify any abnormalities. This can help detect diseases early. A physician will interpret the results and provide a detailed report, explaining the findings clearly.

This service was performed 28 times for 18 patients

Protein measurement, body fluid

A protein measurement of body fluid is a test that gauges the amount of proteins in your fluids. This analysis helps in detecting various health conditions. It's done via a simple sample collection process, usually from blood or urine, in a safe and painless manner.

This service was performed 680 times for 455 patients

Protein measurement, body fluid

A protein measurement of body fluid is a test that gauges the amount of proteins in your fluids. This analysis helps in detecting various health conditions. It's done via a simple sample collection process, usually from blood or urine, in a safe and painless manner.

This service was performed 62 times for 56 patients

Protein measurement, serum

A serum protein measurement is a blood test that determines the levels of proteins in your blood. It is used to evaluate your overall health, and diagnose nutritional problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or immune disorders.

This service was performed 1,723 times for 886 patients

Protein measurement, serum

A serum protein measurement is a blood test that determines the levels of proteins in your blood. It is used to evaluate your overall health, and diagnose nutritional problems, kidney disease, liver disease, or immune disorders.

This service was performed 398 times for 246 patients

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 89.43, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

  • Final Score: 89.43 out of 100

    The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.

  • Quality Score: 73.84

    The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.

    There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.

  • Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

    The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.

    The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

  • Improvement Activities Score: 40

    The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.

    The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: N/A

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

  • Cost Score: N/A

    The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.

    Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1659305209, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 51. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 51 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 5 → 10 → 1 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 0 + 24 = 51

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 51 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 51 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1659305209.

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Anesthesiology
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Anesthesiology
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Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
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Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659305209, enumerated as an "individual" on July 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 12902 USF MAGNOLIA DR MDC 44 TAMPA, FL 33612 and the phone number is (813) 745-3001.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZB0001X and a focus in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.