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AMY BENSON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in OLATHE, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
232
Medicare Part D claims · 148 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
75.283/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$212.02
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AMY BENSON, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.283/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 232 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.283/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
232
Part D claims, 2023
$212.02
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AMY BENSON, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about AMY BENSON, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2018

NPI 1497235378

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

232 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

75.283/100 7.816999999999993% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Physician Assistant share within Kansas

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMY BENSON, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.283/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.3%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 75.283/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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AMY BENSON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in OLATHE, Kansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497235378. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMY BENSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 15435 W 134TH PL STE 101, OLATHE, KS, 66062, with a listed phone of (913) 355-7520. NPI 1497235378 was issued on 08/20/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 232 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 148 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.283/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 71.714, Cost 49.2293), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

15435 W 134TH PL STE 101
OLATHE, KS 66062

Provider Details

NPI 1497235378
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/20/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.283
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
71.714
Quality
49.2293
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMY BENSON, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

JAYHAWK PRIMARY CARE INC
OLATHE, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMY BENSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$212

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

232
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
148
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
264
Total Day Supply
3,626
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
99

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
36
Prednisone
30
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
20
Cephalexin
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
17
Fluticasone Propionate
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How AMY BENSON, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY BENSON, PA-C's 232 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENSON.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY BENSON, PA-C's specialty?
AMY BENSON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in OLATHE, Kansas. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does AMY BENSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY BENSON, PA-C wrote 232 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 148 beneficiaries.
What is AMY BENSON, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
AMY BENSON, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.283/100 (Quality: 71.714, Cost: 49.2293). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMY BENSON, PA-C located?
AMY BENSON, PA-C is located at 15435 W 134TH PL STE 101, OLATHE, KS, 66062. Phone: (913) 355-7520.
What is AMY BENSON, PA-C's NPI number?
AMY BENSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497235378, issued on 08/20/2018.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMY BENSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY BENSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY BENSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
AMY BENSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 232 Part D claims and 148 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY BENSON, PA-C's credentials?
AMY BENSON, PA-C's NPI is 1497235378 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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