James Benson, MD
James Benson, MD is an Internal Medicine Physician in Charleston, SC, registered under NPI 1003703240. NPPES records them as a sole proprietor, meaning the practice is not incorporated as a separate legal entity.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Charleston, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Oct 18, 2026. Parking is available about 749 ft away at Jonathan Lucas Garage. The nearest transit stop is 646 ft away, served by Jonathan Lucas St / MUSC Quad. A pharmacy sits 0.28 mi from the entrance (Walgreens), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.29 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Ashley Ave / Doughty St 125 ft ~1 min
Coffee Caviar & Bananas 174 ft ~1 min
170 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Parking Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage 193 ft ~1 min
158 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29403
Hotel 5 Doughty Street 268 ft ~2 min
Transit Rutledge Ave / Vanderhorst St 423 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Volpe's 439 ft ~2 min
161 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston 29403
Tu-Sa 17:00-21:00
Hotel Bee & Blossom | Historic Charm 555 ft ~3 min
184 Ashley Avenue, Charleston 29403
Transit Jonathan Lucas St / MUSC Quad 646 ft ~3 min
Parking Rutledge Tower Garage 648 ft ~3 min
81 Vanderhorst Street, Charleston 29401
Coffee Hollings Café 752 ft ~3 min
86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00
Parking Jonathan Lucas Garage 749 ft ~3 min
97 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston 29403
Convenience Circle K 833 ft ~4 min
246 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29401
Gas station Circle K 850 ft ~4 min
Hotel The Ashley 913 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Charleston Cheese 0.24 mi ~5 min
226 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Sa 15:00-23:00
Restaurant Brown Dog Deli 0.25 mi ~6 min
225 Calhoun Street, Charleston 29401
Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Convenience Charlie's on Jasper 0.28 mi ~6 min
1 Jasper Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Pharmacy Walgreens 0.28 mi ~6 min
200 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston 29403
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Coffee Starbucks 0.29 mi ~6 min
31 Courtenay Drive, Charleston 29425
Mo-Fr 05:30-16:00
Convenience Charlie's on Spring 0.34 mi ~7 min
119 Spring Street, Charleston 29403
Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Gas station BP 0.47 mi ~10 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| LL94740 | SC | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
This provider holds licence LL94740 issued in SC. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 0547765901
- Enrollment ID
- I20250925003499
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Order And Referring Only - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003703240 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Last updated | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
169 ASHLEY AVENUE ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333 Charleston, SC 29425 (843) 792-4074 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Sum = 50 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 0 · actual last digit = 0
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.