Dr. Frank B Benson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Frank B Benson III, MD, is an Addiction Medicine specialist in Decatur, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Frank B Benson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including F B Benson Iii Md Pc. Dr. Frank B Benson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 350-4782 to request Dr. Frank B Benson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 824 6th Ave SE
Ste B
Decatur, AL 35601-3022

Phone 1: (256) 350-4782

Fax: (256) 350-5508


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Frank B Benson III
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941261317
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Addiction Medicine (primary specialty)
  • General Practice

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Frank B Benson attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154377828
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 8, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Frank B Benson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Frank B Benson has been primarily specialized in Addiction Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Addiction Medicine
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    Addiction Medicine
    A family medicine physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of addictions.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
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    General Practice
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Medical Group Practice

  • F B Benson Iii Md Pc


Practice Locations

824 6th Ave SE
Ste B
Decatur, AL 35601-3022

Phone: (256) 350-4782
Fax: (256) 350-5508
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


824 6th Seave
Decatur, AL 35601-3022
Phone: (256) 350-4782
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, September 8, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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