PAUL BENFORD PAAA
NPI 1881619039
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Athens, GA

Q: What is Paul Benford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Benford is 1881619039. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Q: What is Paul Benford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Benford was last updated on November 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since July 12, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment

1199 PRINCE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 543-3449(706) 543-5744 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Paul Benford Paaa NPPES

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

PAUL BENFORD PAAA (NPI 1881619039) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (002330) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881619039

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy367H00000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL BENFORDCredential: PAAA

Location Address1199 PRINCE AVEAthens, GA 30606-2797

Mailing AddressPo Box 7337Athens, GA 30604-7337 · (706) 543-3449 · Fax (706) 543-5744

Phone(706) 543-3449

Fax(706) 543-5744

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1881619039 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367H00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 002330

Definition

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

1199 PRINCE AVE, Athens, GA 30606

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINR11553GA

Medicare PIN43ZCBRG16GA

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Paul Benford Paaa 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 ID6901882984

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040629000949

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110074

Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County

Birthing friendly

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