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2026 NPPES data Registered Respiratory Therapist NPI 1730318957 PA-C
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Registered Respiratory Therapist in Los Angeles, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,205 in Registered Respiratory Therapist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Registered Respiratory Therapist avg: 901
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$92.14
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Chow, PA-C filed 2,654 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Los Angeles, California, prescribing 80% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- $92.14
- 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.
Benjamin Chow, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,654 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Chow, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medicare Part D claims
2,654 195% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How Registered Respiratory Therapist compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Registered Respiratory Therapist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Benjamin Chow, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Respiratory Therapist provider holding PA-C credentials at 1400 S GRAND AVE, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, with a listed phone of (213) 748-1414. NPI 1730318957 was issued on 07/09/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,654 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $681K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Registered Respiratory Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,205 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 901 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1730318957 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/09/2009 |
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 Benjamin Chow, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$92
Largest payer
Fresenius USA Marketing, 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.
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Benjamin Chow, PA-C. To verify Benjamin Chow, PA-C's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Benjamin Chow, PA-C - brand share 18.0%
Registered Respiratory Therapist average
18% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 2,654 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.
2,654
Total Claims
$681K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,973
- Total Day Supply
- 85,257
- Brand vs Generic
- 18% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $607K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $73K
- Opioid Claims
- 30 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 79
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 9.41
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 50, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Chow, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Velphoro
Velphoro
169 claims
- Sevelamer Carbonate
Sevelamer Carbonate
119 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
103 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
101 claims
- Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine Er
98 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
91 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
77 claims
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
73 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Velphoro Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide | 169 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 103 |
| Gabapentin | 101 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 98 |
| Losartan Potassium | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 73 |
| Carvedilol | 72 |
| Famotidine | 69 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Overview
How Benjamin Chow, PA-C fits within the Registered Respiratory Therapist landscape nationally.
4,205
Registered Respiratory Therapist Providers in US
54
States with Registered Respiratory Therapist
901
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Chow, PA-C's 2,654 claims are above the specialty average of 901.
Nearby Registered Respiratory Therapist Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chow.
Dr. Cecille Abeleda
RCP, RRT
Woodland Hills, CA
Dr. Arlene Abellana
RCP,RRT,RPSGT
Sacramento, CA
Dr. Monet Adams
RRT, RPSGT
Sacramento, CA
Shalleymar Agito
Los Angeles, CA
Raul Aguilar
Los Angeles, CA
Compare Registered Respiratory Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the California medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Chow, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C specializes in Registered Respiratory Therapist and practices in Los Angeles, California. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Benjamin Chow, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Chow, PA-C wrote 2,654 Medicare Part D claims totaling $681K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Chow, PA-C located? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C is located at 1400 S GRAND AVE, Los Angeles, CA, 90015. Phone: (213) 748-1414.
What is Benjamin Chow, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730318957, issued on 07/09/2009.
Does Benjamin Chow, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $607K in brand drug costs.
Does Benjamin Chow, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Benjamin Chow, PA-C had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Registered Respiratory Therapist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,205 Registered Respiratory Therapist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Registered Respiratory Therapist provider writes 901 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Chow, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Chow, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Velphoro, Sevelamer Carbonate, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Chow, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,654 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Chow, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Benjamin Chow, PA-C's NPI is 1730318957 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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