Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Benson, D.O.

General Practice Physician (CMS: General Practice) · General Practice Physician · General Practice Physician · General Practice Physician · Bucksport, ME

  • NPI 1790873123
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
110 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 044164612
(074) 697-3712
fax (207) 469-6349

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2021
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208D00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Maine #DO2826 · Georgia #058850 · Indiana #02002833A · Tennessee #DO0000001908
Medicaid
TN #1515278

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790873123. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,165
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$23,556
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85027 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test 408 179 $6
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 405 187 $10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 391 182 $8
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 363 180 $13
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 135 73 $16
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 126 65 $10
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 99 39 $12
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level 58 30 $13
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free 39 22 $9
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total 33 26 $18

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 144. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $17.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,135
Patients
822
Total drug cost
$59,324
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 365 96 $5,498
Lisinopril Generic 352 99 $3,893
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 274 71 $2,885
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 259 67 $5,395
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 213 40 $6,409
Losartan Potassium Generic 207 60 $2,882
Gabapentin Generic 205 43 $6,217
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 180 31 $4,777
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 170 47 $3,272
Omeprazole Generic 163 49 $2,828

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Benson's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Benson practices General Practice Physician in Bucksport, ME.
Where does Dr. Craig Benson practice?
Dr. Craig Benson practices at 110 Broadway, Bucksport, ME 044164612. Office phone: 0746973712.
What is Dr. Craig Benson's NPI?
Dr. Craig Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790873123, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Benson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Benson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (HCPCS 85027); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.