Brenda Wakham Bennett, CFNP
Brenda Wakham Bennett is a Nurse Practitioner based in Gulfport, MS with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MS can see Brenda Wakham Bennett, CFNP in person in Gulfport or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (class of 2006), she has been practicing for over 20 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 667dNPPES updated 2024-07-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
250
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
158
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,031
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.29M
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
55 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brenda Wakham Bennett's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Virtual Nursing Care With Brenda Wakham Bennett
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brenda Wakham Bennett for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gulfport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brenda Wakham Bennett
Dr. Bennett is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gulfport, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (228) 867-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501-2569
Mailing Address
4500 13th St, Gulfport, MS 39501-2569
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