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
- Primary practice
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2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 291694810
(803) 791-2480
fax (803) 936-4102 - Mailing address
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Po Box 6069
West Columbia, SC 291716069
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.