DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN BENTON DO
NPI 1720508260
Emergency Medicine in Fayetteville, NC

Q: What is Christopher Benton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Benton is 1720508260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2017.

Q: What is Christopher Benton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Active since June 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1638 OWEN DR # 138, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304(910) 615-4530 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 18, 2021, Jun 26, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Christopher Ryan Benton Do NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN BENTON DO (NPI 1720508260) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fayetteville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2019-02687) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720508260

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER RYAN BENTONCredential: DO

Location Address1638 OWEN DR # 138Fayetteville, NC 28304-3424

Mailing Address1638 Owen Dr # 138Fayetteville, NC 28304-3424 · (910) 615-4530

Phone(910) 615-4530

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2021

✔ NPI 1720508260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2019-02687

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1638 OWEN DR # 138, Fayetteville, NC 28304

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Christopher Ryan Benton Do 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 ID7719250828

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240716002094

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Benton reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cumberland County Hospital System Inc

Same address

Nurse Practitioner

1638 OWEN DR
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
906 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063964708 (910) 615-5490

Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, PC

213 mi

Emergency Medicine

400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
Johnson City, TN 37604

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
284 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1063950046 (423) 431-6111

Fedko Emergency Physicians New Mexico LLC

1,631 mi

Emergency Medicine

1016 E ROOSEVELT AVE
Grants, NM 87020

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
123 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770047441 (505) 287-4446

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

317 services312 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

169 services160 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

83 services83 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440012

LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440017

Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County

Emergency services

Indian Path Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440176

Location2000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660 · Sullivan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28304 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 7

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

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