Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Benedict, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · West Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1639283088
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 291694810
(803) 791-2480
fax (803) 936-4102
Mailing address
Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 13, 2020
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #29605
Medicaid
SC #296058

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639283088. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
763
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$73,540
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 397 198 $76
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 181 140 $115
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 89 88 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 51 51 $168
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 24 24 $126
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 21 12 $48

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in West Columbia Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 226. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$6,939
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $6,939

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Benedict's medical specialty?
Dr. James Benedict practices Hospitalist Physician in West Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. James Benedict practice?
Dr. James Benedict practices at 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 291694810. Office phone: 8037912480.
What is Dr. James Benedict's NPI?
Dr. James Benedict's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639283088, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Benedict accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Benedict accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Benedict commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.