Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Benton, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Troy, NY

  • NPI 1205820727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2231 Burdett Ave, #160 Capital Cardiology Associates PC
Troy, NY 121802466
(518) 292-6200
fax (518) 292-6228
Mailing address
7 Southwoods Blvd, Capital Cardiology Associates PC
Albany, NY 122112526

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 30, 2015
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #175324
Medicaid (3)
MA #2011646 · NY #01830780 · VT #1007042

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205820727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,825
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$410,780
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,112 728 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 945 718 $14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 865 655 $122
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 332 329 $184
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 247 204 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 170 156 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 169 155 $8
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 168 42 $56
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 138 124 $13
83880 Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level 129 115 $38

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Troy Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 185. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$569
Transactions
66
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 59 $428.09
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc 3 $70.29
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $19.59
Abbott Laboratories 1 $18.69
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $17.97
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $14.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$569

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,863
Patients
2,418
Total drug cost
$1,189,573
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,626 501 $22,643
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 803 246 $13,849
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 626 182 $765,279
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 544 180 $3,425
Losartan Potassium Generic 528 169 $6,371
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 485 147 $7,469
Lisinopril Generic 466 133 $3,576
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 451 150 $12,106
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 443 140 $3,362
Carvedilol Generic 415 135 $4,149

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Benton's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Benton practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Troy, NY.
Where does Dr. Robert Benton practice?
Dr. Robert Benton practices at 2231 Burdett Ave, Troy, NY 121802466. Office phone: 5182926200.
What is Dr. Robert Benton's NPI?
Dr. Robert Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205820727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Benton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Benton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Benton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.