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DR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT BENSON JR. M.D.
NPI 1790892594
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Columbia, TN

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1107 SEQUOYA TRL, COLUMBIA, TN 38401(931) 381-5165(615) 232-8009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Elliott Benson Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT BENSON JR. M.D. (NPI 1790892594) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Columbia, Tennessee, licensed in Nevada (16481) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790892594
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH ELLIOTT BENSON JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1107 SEQUOYA TRLColumbia, TN 38401-8468
Mailing Address1107 Sequoya TrlColumbia, TN 38401-8468 · (931) 381-5165 · Fax (615) 232-8009
Phone(931) 381-5165
Fax(615) 232-8009
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2020
✔ NPI 1790892594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NV · 16481✔ Licensed in TN · 40019✔ Licensed in CA · C54057
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1107 SEQUOYA TRL, Columbia, TN 38401
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph Elliott Benson Jr. M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

American Current Care Of California, A Medical Corporation
1,715 mi
Urgent Care
6485 DAY ST STE 302
Riverside, CA 92507
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 304 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851868020 (951) 653-5291

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 38401 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Joseph Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Benson is 1790892594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Where is Joseph Benson located?

Joseph Benson practices at 1107 Sequoya Trl, Columbia, TN 38401. The listed phone number is (931) 381-5165.

What is Joseph Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Joseph Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Benson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Benson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Benson reassigns Medicare benefits to American Current Care Of California, A Medical Corporation (Riverside, CA). 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 Joseph Benson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Benson was last updated on July 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.