Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Peter Benson, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician · Basic Emergency Medical Technician · Land Ambulance · Urgent Care Clinic/Center · Emergency Care Clinic/Center · Paramedic · Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician · Physician Assistant · Family Medicine Physician · Walnut Creek, CA

  • NPI 1487680393
  • MIPS 86.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1990 N California Blvd, 8Th Floor
Walnut Creek, CA 945963742
(925) 895-2519
Mailing address
1601 Ygnacio Valley RD, Hyperbaric Unit
Walnut Creek, CA 945983122

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 25, 2015
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A69360 · California #A69390
Medicaid
CA #00A693600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487680393. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
315
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$49,265
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 130 128 $188
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 81 80 $130
99183 Management of oxygen chamber therapy 49 23 $115
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 36 36 $234
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 19 19 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 26 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
38
Patients
38
Total drug cost
$217
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 20 $65
Cephalexin Generic 18 18 $152

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Peter Benson's medical specialty?
Dr. Peter Benson practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Walnut Creek, CA.
Where does Dr. Peter Benson practice?
Dr. Peter Benson practices at 1990 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 945963742. Office phone: 9258952519.
What is Dr. Peter Benson's NPI?
Dr. Peter Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487680393, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Peter Benson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Management of oxygen chamber therapy (HCPCS 99183). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.