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MATTHEW BENKO OD
NPI 1679307714
Optometrist in Southport, NC

Active since August 30, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4633 LONG BEACH RD SE, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461(910) 457-6667(910) 457-9530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Matthew Benko Od NPPES

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

MATTHEW BENKO OD (NPI 1679307714) is an individual optometrist in Southport, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2804) and active in the NPI registry since August 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679307714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMATTHEW BENKOCredential: OD
Location Address4633 LONG BEACH RD SESouthport, NC 28461-8798
Mailing Address4633 Long Beach Rd SeSouthport, NC 28461-8798 · (910) 457-6667
Phone(910) 457-6667
Fax(910) 457-9530
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1679307714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2804
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
4633 LONG BEACH RD SE, Southport, NC 28461
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Matthew Benko Od 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 ID1658807375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250128004791
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Matthew Benko reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vision Source Of Brunswick, Od, PA
0.1 mi
Optometrist
4633 LONG BEACH RD SE
Southport, NC 28461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922572999 (910) 457-6667

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28461 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 2

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

DR. JOHN MICHAEL HOWARD OD
Optometrist
4633 LONG BEACH RD SE
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
Brunswick County (910) 457-6667
VISION SOURCE OF BRUNSWICK, OD, PA
Optometrist
4633 LONG BEACH RD SE
SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
Brunswick County (910) 457-6667

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 Matthew Benko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Benko is 1679307714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2024.

Where is Matthew Benko located?

Matthew Benko practices at 4633 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport, NC 28461. The listed phone number is (910) 457-6667.

What is Matthew Benko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Matthew Benko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Benko 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 organization bills Medicare for Matthew Benko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Matthew Benko reassigns Medicare benefits to Vision Source Of Brunswick, Od, PA (Southport, NC). The 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 Matthew Benko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Matthew Benko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Matthew Benko 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 Matthew Benko was last updated on October 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.