Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Candace Benford, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1679205140
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3009 N Ballas RD, Dept Psychiatry, Ste 141A
Saint Louis, MO 631312322
(314) 286-1700
fax (314) 627-7225
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 15, 2025
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2022034853
Medicaid
MO #420115486

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679205140. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$6,618
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 27 18 $65
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 24 24 $143
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making 20 14 $34
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 18 12 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Saint Louis Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$120
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $31.24
Alkermes, INC. 2 $30.92
Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. 1 $25.70
Axsome Therapeutics, INC. 1 $16.36
Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) 1 $15.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$120

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
33
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$336
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic 17 16 $245
Trazodone Hcl Generic 16 13 $91

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Candace Benford's medical specialty?
Dr. Candace Benford practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Candace Benford practice?
Dr. Candace Benford practices at 3009 N Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631312322. Office phone: 3142861700.
What is Dr. Candace Benford's NPI?
Dr. Candace Benford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679205140, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Candace Benford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Candace Benford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Candace Benford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS 90792); Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (HCPCS 99282). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.