Doctor profile · Federal record
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
- Primary practice
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1032 Fleming St
Hendersonville, NC 287913532
(828) 696-3099
fax (828) 696-3868 - Mailing address
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191 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 288014109
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.