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Dr. Mark Richard Benfield, MD
NPI1811004245
- Part D claims, 2020
- 21
- Publications
- 45
- Clinical trials
- 4
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Industry payments
- $395,108
- Practice address
- 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768
- Practice phone
- Call (256) 259-4444
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Mark Richard Benfield is a pediatric nephrology physician in Scottsboro, Alabama
Dr. Benfield practices at Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, part of Huntsville Hospital Health System.
Dr. Benfield's NPI, 1811004245, was assigned on August 23, 2006. Dr. Benfield graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Benfield's Alabama license number on file is 12284.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1811004245NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- August 23, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (256) 259-4444
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 68
- Medical school graduation
- 1984
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield practices at Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama
Dr. Benfield's primary practice is Highlands Medical Center, at 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768 in Jackson County. The practice phone is (256) 259-4444.
- Highlands Medical Center380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768 · Jackson CountyPhone(256) 259-4444
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Benfield's primary practice is Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, part of Huntsville Hospital Health System. The medical group on file is Pediatric Nephrology of Alabama, PC. Dmand AI also links Dr. Benfield to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Benfield practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Highlands Medical Center | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Mark Richard Benfield is one of 14 pediatric nephrology physicians in Alabama
Pediatric nephrology is Dr. Benfield's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0210X. Dmand AI has Dr. Benfield's licenses on file in 3 states: Alabama, Minnesota and Louisiana.
Specialties and state licenses
- Pediatric nephrology, AlabamaPrimary
- Minnesota license
- Louisiana license
Pediatric nephrology physicians near Dr. Benfield
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's patients have a median age of 17
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Benfield's median patient age at 17, with 44% women.
Dr. Benfield's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 17
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women44%
- Men54%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2020
In 2020, Dr. Benfield wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $581 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 82 claims across 6 drugs.
Part D claims, 202021
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$581
Dr. Benfield's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2019 to 2020
- 2019
- 2020
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2019: 822020: 2174%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2020, 6 in 2019.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Mark Richard Benfield has 45 publications on record
Dmand AI links 45 papers to Dr. Benfield, published from 2007 to 2017. 2007 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Kidney Transplantation, Immunosuppressive Agents and Graft Rejection. Dr. Benfield has published most often in Pediatr Transplant. Dr. Benfield's most frequent co-authors are Steven Roy Alexander, MD, Michelle A. Baum, MD and Douglas L. Blowey, MD.
Papers45
Years published2007 to 2017
Dr. Benfield's papers by year, 2007 to 2017
Topics Dr. Benfield writes about most
- Kidney Transplantation
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Graft Rejection
- Graft Survival
- Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed
- Growth Hormone
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
- Black or African American
Dr. Benfield's most frequent co-authors
- Steven Roy Alexander, MD5 shared papers
- Michelle A. Baum, MD5 shared papers
- Douglas L. Blowey, MD5 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Benfield
CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus InfectionsKidney Transplantation
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol
Cardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol, HDLElectrolytes
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield has worked on 4 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. Benfield to 4 clinical trials. Conditions studied include Hyperphosphatemia, Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephrosis. Pediatric Nephrology of Alabama sponsors the most, 2. Open Payments lists research payments to Dr. Benfield that name 1 trial.
Conditions in Dr. Benfield's trials
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nephrosis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Benfield
- Hassan M. Fathallah-Shaykh1 shared trial
- Joseph T. Flynn, MD1 shared trial
- Rasheed A. Gbadegesin, MD1 shared trial
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Benfield
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) for Frequently Relapsing and Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome (opens in a new tab)
CompletedPhase 3
Nephrotic SyndromeNephrosisACTH
$239 in research paymentsHyperphosphatemiaPhosphorus Metabolism DisordersSevelamer carbonate
Sources: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026; Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield received $395,108 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 408 general payments to Dr. Benfield from 8 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Honoraria make up the largest share, 46% of the total. Horizon Pharma plc paid the most, $211,360. It also lists 1 research payment totaling $239 in 2016, naming 1 clinical trial.
General payments to Dr. Benfield by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Benfield by kind, 2016 to 2025
$395.1Kin total
- Honoraria$181,07746%
- Speaker and faculty fees$124,81332%
- Travel and lodging$57,51015%
- Consulting fees$26,5007%
- Other$5,2091%
Companies that paid Dr. Benfield the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Benfield, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. Benfield
- 2014
- America's Top Doctors
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine
Dr. Benfield graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers
Dr. Benfield is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- United Healthcare
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Aspirus Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Regence Health Plans
- +7 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Benfield accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO9
- HMO7
- EPO5
- Medicare5
- POS3
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's NPI number?
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's NPI number is 1811004245. It was assigned on August 23, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield?
Dr. Mark Richard Benfield is a pediatric nephrology physician in Scottsboro, Alabama. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Nephrology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0210X).
Where does Dr. Mark Richard Benfield practice?
Dr. Benfield practices at 380 Woods Cove Road, Scottsboro, AL 35768. Dr. Benfield's primary practice is Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama, part of Huntsville Hospital Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Benfield to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Benfield is (256) 259-4444.
What is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield's medical license number?
Dr. Benfield's Alabama license number on file is 12284, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.
Which states has Dr. Mark Richard Benfield been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Benfield in Alabama (1985 to 2025), Minnesota (1987 to 1990) and Louisiana (1984 to 1985).
Which hospitals is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield affiliated with?
Dr. Benfield practices at Highlands Medical Center in Scottsboro, Alabama.
What medical group is Dr. Mark Richard Benfield part of?
Dr. Benfield is linked to Pediatric Nephrology of Alabama, PC.
Where did Dr. Mark Richard Benfield go to medical school?
Dr. Benfield graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984.
What drugs does Dr. Mark Richard Benfield prescribe most?
In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Benfield's most prescribed drugs by claims were Mycophenolate Mofetil.
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Has Dr. Mark Richard Benfield received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $395,108 in general payments to Dr. Benfield from 8 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Horizon Pharma plc.
How long has Dr. Mark Richard Benfield been practicing?
Dr. Benfield graduated from medical school in 1984, 42 years ago.
Does Dr. Mark Richard Benfield do research?
Dmand AI links 45 publications to Dr. Benfield, published from 2007 to 2017. Dr. Benfield has worked on 4 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Mark Richard Benfield publish with?
Dr. Benfield's most frequent co-authors are Steven Roy Alexander, MD (5 shared papers), Michelle A. Baum, MD (5 shared papers) and Douglas L. Blowey, MD (5 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Mark Richard Benfield accept?
Dr. Benfield is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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