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Dr. David C. Benton, MD

(Dr. David Conner Benton, MD)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, kidney cancer, melanoma, and more.

155 Borthwick Avenue Suite C
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 828-0100

Dr. David C. Benton, MD is a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. David C. Benton, MD is affiliated with MaineHealth, MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital, MAINE CENTER FOR CANCER MEDICINE AND BLOOD DISORDERS PA, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.

Office Locations

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

105 Topsham Fair Mall Road Suite 1
Topsham, ME 04086

(207) 303-3300

(207) 250-2137

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11 Rock Row Suite 120
Westbrook, ME 04092

(207) 250-2139

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155 Borthwick Avenue Suite C
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 828-0100

(603) 828-0111

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2 Independence Drive
Kennebunk, ME 04043

(207) 250-2144

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In The News

“A special thanks to the doctors and nurses at New England Cancer Specialists in Brunswick, including Dr. David Benton and Nurse Practitioner Theresa Sirois, as well as Dr. Sean McCloy at...”—"Jeffrey D. Clark", Bangor Daily News, August 2015

“The family extends thanks to the doctors and nurses at New England Cancer Specialists in Brunswick, including Dr. David Benton and nurse practitioner Theresa Sirois, as well as Dr. Sean McCloy at...”—"Jeffrey D. Clark, 65: Air Force service led to lifelong journalism career", Portland Press Herald, August 2015

“Todd's family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Maine Center for Cancer Medicine of Brunswick, and in particular Thomas Keating, M.D., and David Benton, M.D., and their staff.”—"Todd A. Lindsey", Portland Press Herald, December 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

uric acid blood test

By Affordability:

antigen tests

blood count tests

blood differential tests

lactate dehydrogenase test

magnesium test

metabolic panel

phosphorus blood test

phosphorus test

prostate-specific antigen test

reticulocyte count

serum folate test

thyroid blood test

thyroid function tests

white blood cell differential

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maine, Dr. David C. Benton, MD performed more uric acid blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests, blood count tests, blood differential tests, blood smear, complete blood count (CBC), folic acid tests, iron tests, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, magnesium test, metabolic panel, phosphorus blood test, phosphorus test, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count), serum folate test, thyroid blood test, thyroid function tests, total PSA test, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, vitamin B12 test, vitamin D test, and white blood cell (WBC) differential that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

biological response modifier therapy

blood draw

complete blood count

flu shot

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

By Affordability:

blood tests

liver function tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maine, Dr. David C. Benton, MD performed more antineoplastic hormone therapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), flu shot, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and phosphorus blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, and liver function tests (LFTs) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	708
blood draw	1598
bone marrow tests	40
chemotherapy	708
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	2409
hormone therapy	36
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
lab tests	3061
minimally invasive procedures	727
port flush	43
preventive care	33
vaccines	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	616
blood draw	1472
bone marrow tests	36
chemotherapy	616
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	2044
hormone therapy	27
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	3123
minimally invasive procedures	664
port flush	58
preventive care	22
vaccines	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	387

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	98
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	759
blood draw	1654
bone marrow tests	48
chemotherapy	759
diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	2255
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
lab tests	3509
minimally invasive procedures	816
port flush	50
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	737
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	104
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	750
blood draw	1520
bone marrow tests	35
chemotherapy	750
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	2373
hormone therapy	51
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
lab tests	3930
minimally invasive procedures	872
port flush	44
preventive care	27
thyroid function tests	17
vaccines	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	662
Female	856

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	646
From 75 to 84	474
85 and over	232
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	901
blood draw	1722
bone marrow tests	46
chemotherapy	901
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	2534
hormone therapy	46
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	4652
minimally invasive procedures	1082
port flush	55
preventive care	33
thyroid function tests	61
vaccines	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	96
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	702
blood draw	1570
bone marrow tests	34
chemotherapy	702
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	2016
hormone therapy	54
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lab tests	3823
minimally invasive procedures	823
port flush	33
preventive care	12
thyroid function tests	73
vaccines	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	75
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	524
blood draw	1394
chemotherapy	524
doctor visit	1722
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	3336
minimally invasive procedures	662
port flush	20
thyroid function tests	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	66
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	582
blood draw	1512
chemotherapy	582
doctor visit	1906
hormone therapy	71
lab tests	4031
minimally invasive procedures	802
port flush	22
preventive care	14
thyroid function tests	60
vaccines	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	71
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	564
blood draw	1345
chemotherapy	564
doctor visit	1702
hormone therapy	98
lab tests	3762
minimally invasive procedures	781
port flush	27
preventive care	25
thyroid function tests	149
vaccines	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	65
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	354
blood draw	1165
chemotherapy	354
doctor visit	1404
hormone therapy	92
lab tests	3443
minimally invasive procedures	553
port flush	47
preventive care	18
thyroid function tests	137
vaccines	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	57
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	410
blood draw	1176
chemotherapy	410
doctor visit	1428
hormone therapy	84
lab tests	4003
minimally invasive procedures	580
port flush	35
preventive care	32
thyroid function tests	189
vaccines	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	397
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	59
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David C. Benton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Topsham, ME were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	19
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	624
blood draw	1466
bone marrow tests	39
chemotherapy	624
diagnostic procedures	39
doctor visit	1981
hormone therapy	56
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
lab tests	3697
minimally invasive procedures	760
preventive care	23
thyroid function tests	91
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	525
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	209
85 and over	83
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	239

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David C. Benton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David C. Benton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	5
Cancer	38

Education & Training

Dr. David C. Benton, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Hematology and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital (2004)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Hematology (2007)

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David C. Benton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MaineHealth

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

MAINE CENTER FOR CANCER MEDICINE AND BLOOD DISORDERS PA

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David C. Benton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
RefleXion Medical, Inc.	$2,303 REFLEXION MEDICAL RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM $2,303
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company	$166 IMBRUVICA $166
Medivation Inc.	$123 XTANDI $123
Boston Scientific Corporation	$116 AXIOS $116
Genentech USA, Inc.	$116 Gazyva $45	Perjeta $23	GAVRETO $22	Venclexta $15	Kadcyla $11
Other	$812 Halaven $114	OPDIVO $87	Vectibix $78	KEYTRUDA $62	VRAYLAR $51	Other $419

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,128
Food and Beverage	$1,379
Education	$129

Research Payments

Dr. David C. Benton, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $26,726.

Biography

Dr. David Benton's specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Benton include bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and thyroid cancer. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and performed his residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with MaineHealth.