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Dr. George Benton, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Hendersonville, NC

  • NPI 1982880209
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1032 Fleming St
Hendersonville, NC 287913532
(828) 696-3099
fax (828) 696-3868
Mailing address
191 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 288014109

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 13, 2020
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #2092 · Tennessee #13023 · Tennessee #78151

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982880209. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
246
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$35,523
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 100 86 $119
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 43 43 $257
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 36 35 $125
01938 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 25 23 $100
01940 Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 19 19 $122
01937 Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 12 11 $105
01942 Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 11 11 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$38
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ConvaTec Inc. 1 $21.65
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $16.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$38

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. George Benton's medical specialty?
Dr. George Benton practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Hendersonville, NC.
Where does Dr. George Benton practice?
Dr. George Benton practices at 1032 Fleming St, Hendersonville, NC 287913532. Office phone: 8286963099.
What is Dr. George Benton's NPI?
Dr. George Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982880209, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Benton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Benton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Benton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (HCPCS 00103); Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (HCPCS 01992). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.