NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1508304684 PA-C
Verify on CMS → Benjamin Contessa, PA-C
Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 in Physician Assistant, 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
202
Medicare Part D claims · 132 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- 202
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Benjamin Contessa, PA-C
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508304684), first enumerated 02/08/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 202 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508304684 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508304684
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- RX-LIGHT 202
- BOOK-LIGHT 766 in New Mexico
- PHOTO-ENUM Amanda Thole · 2017
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
202 ≥ 48th percentile 48% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Contessa, PA-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
202 76% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Mexico
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508304684 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/08/2017 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
202
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
132
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 218.867
- Total Day Supply
- 2,162
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
- Opioid Claims
- 37 (18.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 68
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 37, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Contessa, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Prednisone
Prednisone
31 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
29 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
15 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 12
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
12 claims
- Doxycycline Monohy… 11
Doxycycline Monohydrate
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 31 |
| Cephalexin | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 12 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Benjamin Contessa, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's 202 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Contessa, both outside New Mexico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Mexico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Contessa.
One of 766 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in New Mexico, 5 are shown here.
Laura Abeyta
PA
Albuquerque, NM
Maria Abeyta
PA-C
Albuquerque, NM
Paul Acerra
PA
Carlsbad, NM
Elaine Acuff
PA-C
Albuquerque, NM
John Adamson
PA-C
Albuquerque, NM
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Benjamin Contessa, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Benjamin Contessa, PA-C wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 132 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Contessa, PA-C located? ▼
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C is located at 1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500, Albuquerque, NM, 87120. Phone: (505) 205-1271.
What is Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508304684, issued on 02/08/2017.
Does Benjamin Contessa, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Benjamin Contessa, PA-C had 37 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Contessa, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Contessa, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 132 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Benjamin Contessa, PA-C's NPI is 1508304684 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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