Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Benford, PAAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant (CMS: Anesthesiology Assistant) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1881619039
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1199 Prince Ave
Athens, GA 306062797
(706) 543-3449
fax (706) 543-5744
Mailing address
Po Box 7337
Athens, GA 306047337

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367H00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #002330

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881619039. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
36
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,859
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 13 13 $85
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 12 11 $55
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 11 11 $190

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Benford's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Benford practices Anesthesiologist Assistant in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. Paul Benford practice?
Dr. Paul Benford practices at 1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 306062797. Office phone: 7065433449.
What is Dr. Paul Benford's NPI?
Dr. Paul Benford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881619039, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Benford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Benford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Benford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922); Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm (HCPCS 00410); Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (HCPCS 00537). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.