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Dr. Christopher Benson, MD FACP
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Iowa City, IA
- NPI 1225026859
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-7031
fax (319) 353-6343
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 28, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #33180
- Medicaid
- IA #0201897
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225026859. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
592
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$32,274
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 296 | 246 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 93 | 86 | $91 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 73 | 23 | $111 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 53 | 53 | $121 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 51 | 36 | $74 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 26 | 26 | $124 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Iowa City Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$48
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $31.03 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $17.24 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
923
Patients
306
Total drug cost
$187,928
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 145 | 58 | $1,913 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 123 | 51 | $1,999 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 83 | 22 | $99,017 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 68 | 28 | $653 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 67 | 28 | $702 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 57 | 18 | $340 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 57 | 20 | $490 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 55 | 18 | $640 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 52 | 17 | $1,011 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 47 | 14 | $79,063 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Benson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Benson practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Benson practice?
Dr. Christopher Benson practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193567031.
What is Dr. Christopher Benson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225026859, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Benson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Benson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.