Christy Elizabeth Benson, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Des Moines, IA

Christy Elizabeth Benson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Des Moines, Iowa. She went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Broadlawns Medical Center and her current practice location is 1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 282-5773.

Christy Elizabeth Benson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 42464) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1265726913.

Contact Information

Christy Elizabeth Benson, MD
1801 Hickman Rd,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1505
(515) 282-5773
(515) 282-2332



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristy Elizabeth Benson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christy Elizabeth Benson attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265726913
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597997569
  • Enrollment ID: I20150728003119

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christy Elizabeth Benson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265726913NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 42464 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Broadlawns Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Broadlawns Medical Center3678466166207

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameBroadlawns Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467447508
PECOS PAC ID: 3678466166
Enrollment ID: O20040206000913

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christy Elizabeth Benson, MD
634 Simms Ave,
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0500

Ph: (515) 282-2581
Christy Elizabeth Benson, MD
1801 Hickman Rd,
Des Moines, IA 50314-1505

Ph: (515) 282-5773

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Des Moines, IA

David John Massop, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1415 Woodland Ave, Suite 140, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-241-8595    Fax: 515-241-4080
Dr. Chris K Denouden, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1300 Des Moines St, Ste 103, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-266-5353    Fax: 515-266-2216
Dr. Reid Phillip Turner, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Wolfe Eye Clinic, 6200 Westown Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-223-8685    Fax: 641-754-6245
Dr. Naveen Agha Husain, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Pleasant St, Ste 202, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-243-1580    Fax: 515-243-1442
Dr. Emad R Shenouda, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7011 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
Phone: 515-333-3333    Fax: 515-362-7933
Dr. Michael James Versackas, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1212 Pleasant St, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-243-1580    Fax: 515-243-1442

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