Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Benson, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Lancaster, SC

  • NPI 1598732901
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
834 W Meeting St Ste E
Lancaster, SC 297206220
(803) 285-5900
fax (803) 285-5900
Mailing address
989 Ribaut RD, Suite 210, Beaufort Memorial Obstetric's & Gynecology Specialists
Beaufort, SC 29902

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 9, 2026
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207V00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #19287
Medicaid
SC #192874

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598732901. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
155
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$11,823
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 41 35 $85
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 37 37 $36
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 32 32 $40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 19 19 $116
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $157
76830 Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 12 11 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$276
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
OptumHealth Care Solutions, LLC 4 $175.16
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $29.07
Minerva Surgical, Inc 1 $22.12
Davol Inc. 1 $18.82
Organon Llc 1 $15.60
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $15.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$276

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
102
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$16,897
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Estradiol Generic 25 13 $1,097
Progesterone (Progesterone, Micronized) Brand 24 0 $1,272
Solifenacin Succinate Generic 15 0 $1,041
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 13 0 $6,945
Premarin (Estrogens, Conjugated) Brand 13 0 $5,633
Ibandronate Sodium Generic 12 0 $909

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Benson's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Benson practices Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Lancaster, SC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Benson practice?
Dr. Christopher Benson practices at 834 W Meeting St Ste E, Lancaster, SC 297206220. Office phone: 8032855900.
What is Dr. Christopher Benson's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598732901, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Benson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Benson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Benson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS G0101); Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (HCPCS Q0091). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.