Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Benton, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Ocean Springs, MS

  • NPI 1518322098
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3109 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 395644361
(228) 818-2145
Mailing address
2101 Highway 90
Gautier, MS 395535340

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 23, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #901739
Medicaid
MS #05523278

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518322098. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$991
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Ocean Springs Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$159
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $120.71
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$159

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Benton's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Benton practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Ocean Springs, MS.
Where does Dr. Christopher Benton practice?
Dr. Christopher Benton practices at 3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs, MS 395644361. Office phone: 2288182145.
What is Dr. Christopher Benton's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518322098, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Benton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Benton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Benton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.