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Donald W Benefield, MD

Individual provider Specialist · NPI 1386636694

Donald W Benefield, MD is an Ophthalmology in Gulfport, Mississippi. Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices with Benefield Eye Care, PC, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Mississippi.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
Tulane University School of Medicine
Licensed in
MS
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

11240 Highway 49 Ste 300
Gulfport, MS 39503-4151
Phone: (228) 328-0972
Fax: (228) 328-0975
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Specialties & licences

Specialist (primary) Taxonomy 174400000X · Licence 12410 (MS)

Record details

NPI number1386636694
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 22, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMarch 7, 2023
Mailing address11240 Highway 49 Ste 300, Gulfport, MS 39503-4151

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolTULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Group practice Benefield Eye Care, Pc — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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