Morgan Lea Benefield

Family Medicine

Morgan Lea Benefield is a Family Medicine specialist based in Jonesboro, AR with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(870) 932-1820Jonesboro, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Morgan Lea Benefield has practiced family medicine for 8+ years, working in group practice. A University of Arkansas College of Medicine graduate since 2018, she brings 8+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 206 Family Medicine providers in ARSee all Family Medicine in Jonesboro8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 995dNPPES updated 2023-09-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1416 E Matthews Ave Ste 200, Jonesboro, AR 72401-4362

Fax: (870) 972-6712
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.93%

Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.93% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

280

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

68

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

409

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$119 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Morgan Lea Benefield's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 31, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1010 S Main St, Jonesboro, AR 72401-3503

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 144035

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Virtual Family Medicine Care With Morgan Lea Benefield

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Morgan Lea Benefield for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Jonesboro 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 Morgan Lea Benefield

Dr. Benefield is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Jonesboro, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (870) 932-1820.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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