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ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA

Physician Assistant in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$43.98
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 118 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $43.98 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA filed 2,471 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/15/2006

NPI 1861461618

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,471 213% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Physician Assistant share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1861461618. 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.

ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1100 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28805, with a listed phone of (828) 431-5600. NPI 1861461618 was issued on 03/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENJAMIN 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 2,471 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $182K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

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

1100 TUNNEL RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28805

Provider Details

NPI 1861461618
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/15/2006

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 ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$44

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,471 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,471
Total Claims
$182K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,590
Total Day Supply
71,084
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$118K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Opioid Claims
92 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 39, 75-84: 34, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
119
Levothyroxine Sodium
109
Atorvastatin Calcium
90
Lisinopril
86
Amlodipine Besylate
83
Famotidine
70
Omeprazole
68
Metoprolol Succinate
64
Tramadol Hcl
64
Potassium Chloride
58

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's 2,471 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENJAMIN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's specialty?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in ASHEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA wrote 2,471 Medicare Part D claims totaling $182K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA located?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA is located at 1100 TUNNEL RD, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28805. Phone: (828) 431-5600.
What is ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's NPI number?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861461618, issued on 03/15/2006.
Does ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $118K in brand drug costs.
Does ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA had 92 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
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 ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA accept Medicare?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,471 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's credentials?
ANJEANETTE BENJAMIN, PA's NPI is 1861461618 with credentials PA. 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.
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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