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Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD

(703 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hand surgery procedures, trauma, upper extremity surgery, and more.

1800 Se Moberly Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 521-2752

Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD is an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD is affiliated with Northwest Health System and Ozark Orthopaedic.

Office Locations

1800 Se Moberly Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712

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Northwest Health System

3317 N. Wimberly
Fayetteville, AR 72703

(479) 521-2752

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

arm X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

MRI

musculoskeletal imaging

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

shoulder MRI

trigger finger surgery

upper extremity surgery

wrist MRI

In 2023, Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD performed more arm X-ray, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, shoulder MRI, trigger finger surgery, upper extremity surgery, and wrist MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2012 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	433
excision	21
hip imaging	20
hospital care	16
injections	125
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	32
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	62
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	47
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
tendon surgery	56
upper extremity surgery	93
X-rays	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	478
hip imaging	34
injections	138
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	144
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
pelvic imaging	25
tendon surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	67
X-rays	152

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	46
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2014 were upper extremity surgery, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	531
hospital care	15
injections	93
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	100
nerve procedures	51
open surgery	51
reconstructive surgery	18
tendon surgery	37
transplant procedures	18
upper extremity surgery	106
X-rays	83

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	44
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2015 were upper extremity surgery, injections, joint surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	504
excision	33
hospital care	11
injections	103
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	78
minimally invasive procedures	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	73
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	47
reconstructive surgery	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
tendon surgery	63
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	154
X-rays	48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	854
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	94
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, injections, decompression surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
decompression surgery	88
doctor visit	490
excision	25
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	12
injections	117
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	56
nerve procedures	77
open surgery	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	39
upper extremity surgery	124
X-rays	44

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	43
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2017 were upper extremity surgery, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	82
doctor visit	507
excision	15
injections	149
joint surgery	54
minimally invasive procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	85
nerve procedures	67
open surgery	67
reconstructive surgery	13
tendon surgery	46
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	167
X-rays	71

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	44
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
decompression surgery	55
doctor visit	471
excision	12
injections	132
joint surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	55
open surgery	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
tendon surgery	43
upper extremity surgery	86
X-rays	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	33
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	528
excision	14
immobilization	12
injections	139
joint surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	54
upper extremity surgery	74
X-rays	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	37
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	364
injections	116
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	26
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	422
injections	148
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	30
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	56
X-rays	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	30
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR during 2022 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	441
injections	145
joint surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	36
nerve procedures	31
open surgery	31
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	31
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated as an orthopedist in Bentonville, AR were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	70
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	469
excision	20
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	27
hospital care	13
immobilization	12
injections	127
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	63
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	45
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
tendon surgery	40
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	95
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	398
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	113
85 and over	39
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	206

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwest Health System

Ozark Orthopaedic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 703 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bentonville, AR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Bryan Benafield JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,384 $2,384
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,378 Sports Med Shoulder $1,378
Tornier, Inc.	$1,135 UE - Aequalis Ascend Flex $1,135
Midsouth Orthopedics	$1,093 $1,093
Stryker Corporation	$177 ROBOTICS $98	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $36	Ivy AIR $30	T2 $13
Other	$1,069 CLARIX $100	XIAFLEX $82	Total Anika $68	BGS-BHS Stimulators $49	Trauma $47	Other $723

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,186
Travel and Lodging	$2,286
Food and Beverage	$1,763

Biography

Dr. R. Benafield is a specialist in hand surgery, ophthalmology (eye disease), and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University for residency. These areas are among Dr. Benafield's clinical interests: hand surgery procedures, fracture surgery, and sports health. Patient ratings for Dr. Benafield average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Northwest Health System.

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