BENTON M WHEELER MD
NPI 1760415608
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Oxford, MS
About Benton M Wheeler Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BENTON M WHEELER MD (NPI 1760415608) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Oxford, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (13608) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1980).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Benton M Wheeler 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LANorth Mississippi Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Tupelo, MSBaptist Memorial Hospital Union County
Acute Care Hospitals · New Albany, MSNorth Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory
Acute Care Hospitals · Amory, MSPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38655 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
OXFORD, MS 38655
OXFORD, MS 38655
OXFORD, MS 38655
OXFORD, MS 38655
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 Benton Wheeler's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benton Wheeler is 1760415608. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006.
Where is Benton Wheeler located?
Benton Wheeler practices at 504 Azalea Dr Ste A, Oxford, MS 38655. The listed phone number is (662) 236-7738.
What is Benton Wheeler's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.
Is Benton Wheeler enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benton Wheeler 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.
What insurance does Benton Wheeler accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Benton Wheeler 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.
Is Benton Wheeler affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Benton Wheeler is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, North Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County and North Mississippi Medical Center-Gilmore Amory.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Benton Wheeler was last updated on June 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
