Dr. Kressida Cain Benson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kressida Cain Benson, MD, is a Pathology specialist in Opelika, Alabama. She attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Pathology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including East Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Kressida Cain Benson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The East Alabama Healthcare Authority. Dr. Kressida Cain Benson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (251) 776-1024 to request Dr. Kressida Cain Benson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Phone 1: (251) 776-1024
Phone 2: (334) 749-3411


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kressida Cain Benson
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6305934316
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pathology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 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. Kressida Cain Benson attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689756785
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, October 19, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, September 18, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does 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 - She 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 - She 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 - She 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. Kressida Cain Benson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kressida Cain Benson has been primarily specialized in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology for over 22 years of experience.
  • Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
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    Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • The East Alabama Healthcare Authority


Practice Locations

2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
Phone: (251) 776-1024
Phone 2: (334) 749-3411
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 Friday, September 18, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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