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LAURIE E. BENTON PA-C
NPI 1770545535
Physician Assistant in Temple, TX

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 6, 2021, May 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Laurie E. Benton Pa-c NPPES

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

LAURIE E. BENTON PA-C (NPI 1770545535) is an individual physician assistant in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA02738) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770545535
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURIE E. BENTONCredential: PA-C
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371
Phone(254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 6, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1770545535 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · PA02738
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508
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Other Identifiers 1

Other8N9140TX · Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Laurie E. Benton Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 20

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

DR. TIFFANY JONES BERRY MD
Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-6927
CHRISTINA ESMAT KARIMI P.A
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
MRS. JESSICA R. LEHMAN P. T.
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
DR. JOHN DAVID R. SENO MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BARRY RAY CHAMBERLIN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
KAMIA ROCHELLE SCROGGINS FASHEUN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
SAMANTHA RUFARO MAKINA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111
BRANDON ROBERT MAY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Bell County (254) 724-2111

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 Laurie Benton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laurie Benton is 1770545535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is Laurie Benton located?

Laurie Benton practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Laurie Benton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Laurie Benton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laurie Benton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Laurie Benton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Laurie Benton 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 Laurie Benton was last updated on December 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.