Richard Leland Benson, PHD
Richard Leland Benson is a Psychologist based in Overland Park, KS with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Leland Benson, PHD has practiced psychology for 42+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8826 Santa Fe Dr Ste 170, Overland Park, KS 66212-3655
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
38
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData 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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Taxonomy: 103T00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Virtual Psychology Care With Richard Leland Benson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Leland Benson for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Overland Park 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 Richard Leland Benson
NPI records show Dr. Benson as active with telehealth listed in Overland Park, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 438-2100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Leland Benson
Practice Location
8826 Santa Fe Dr Ste 170, Overland Park, KS 66212-3655
Mailing Address
8826 Santa Fe Dr Ste 170, Overland Park, KS 66212-3655
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