Dr. Peter Benson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 41+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Peter Benson, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Iron River, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1983, having over 41 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northstar Health System, Baraga County Memorial Hospital, Marquette General Hospital, Portage Health. Dr. Peter Benson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center. Dr. Peter Benson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (906) 265-5378 to request Dr. Peter Benson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1500 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935-8509

Phone 1: (906) 265-5378

Fax: (906) 265-4245


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Peter Benson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7416842802
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)
  • Allergy/Immunology

Experience

  • Over 41 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. Peter Benson attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1255499281
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, December 4, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, April 20, 2016

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. Peter Benson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Peter Benson has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 41 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology
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    Procedural Dermatology
    Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center


Practice Locations

1500 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935-8509
Phone: (906) 265-5378
Fax: (906) 265-4245
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 Thursday, October 6, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, April 20, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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