DR. DENNIS HOWARD BENEDICT O.D.
NPI 1891833265
Optometrist in Loudon, TN

Active since February 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Dennis Howard Benedict O.d. NPPES

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

DR. DENNIS HOWARD BENEDICT O.D. (NPI 1891833265) is an individual optometrist in Loudon, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (2708) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ferris State College - College Of Optometry (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891833265
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DENNIS HOWARD BENEDICTCredential: O.D.
Location Address156 GIGI LNLoudon, TN 37774-2915
Mailing Address156 Gigi LnLoudon, TN 37774-2915 · (865) 622-8035
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSFerris State College - College Of OptometryGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateFebruary 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2011
NPI 1891833265 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 2708 Licensed in MI · 4901002846
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
156 GIGI LN, Loudon, TN 37774

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINP96837MI
Medicare PIN0C86501MI
Medicare NSC0732770001MI

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

Dr. Dennis Howard Benedict O.d. 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 ID345257341
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110803000289
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37774 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
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%21 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Dennis Benedict's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Benedict is 1891833265. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 1, 2007.

Where is Dennis Benedict located?

Dennis Benedict practices at 156 Gigi Ln, Loudon, TN 37774. The listed phone number is (865) 622-8035.

What is Dennis Benedict's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Dennis Benedict enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis Benedict 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Benedict was last updated on May 19, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.