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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1659608172 PA
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Physician Assistant in Kalispell, Montana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,974 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 89 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
MIPS score
94.9/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$276.63
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Pate, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.9/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 1,613 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 94.9/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- $276.63
- 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 Pate, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
95 Top 25% higher than 75% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Benjamin Pate, PA sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 27,054 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Benjamin Pate, PA writes more Part D claims than 89% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Benjamin Pate, PA. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Pate, PA?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
1,613 104% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
94.9/100 11.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Montana
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Montana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Benjamin Pate, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 94.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) - 94.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Pate, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 2310 US HIGHWAY 2 E STE 4, Kalispell, MT, 59901, with a listed phone of (406) 862-2515. NPI 1659608172 was issued on 11/04/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,613 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 89 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $152K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 94.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 150,974 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659608172 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/04/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
94.9018
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.006
Quality
100
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Pate, PA 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.
Glacier Medical Associates
Whitefish, MT
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 Benjamin Pate, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$277
Largest payer
Abbott Laboratories
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.
1,613
Total Claims
$152K
Total Drug Cost
89
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,245
- Total Day Supply
- 93,109
- Generic Drug Cost
- $31K
- Opioid Claims
- 120 (7.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 51
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.70
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Pate, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
50 claims
- Valsartan
Valsartan
49 claims
- Glimepiride
Glimepiride
43 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
43 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
42 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
42 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
40 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 50 |
| Valsartan | 49 |
| Glimepiride | 43 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 42 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 40 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 39 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 34 |
| Potassium Chloride | 32 |
* 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 Pate, PA fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
150,974
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Pate, PA's 1,613 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Montana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Montana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pate.
Dr. Patrick Alduenda
PA-C
Helena, MT
Dr. Jesse Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Robert Alfiero
PA-C
Ronan, MT
Dr. Sarah Alke
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Dr. Janel Allison-Shamblin
PA-C
Bozeman, MT
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Montana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Pate, PA's specialty? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Kalispell, Montana. Credentials: PA.
How much does Benjamin Pate, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Pate, PA wrote 1,613 Medicare Part D claims totaling $152K in drug costs for 89 beneficiaries.
What is Benjamin Pate, PA's Medicare quality score? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.9/100 (Quality: 83, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Benjamin Pate, PA located? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA is located at 2310 US HIGHWAY 2 E STE 4, Kalispell, MT, 59901. Phone: (406) 862-2515.
What is Benjamin Pate, PA's NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659608172, issued on 11/04/2009.
Does Benjamin Pate, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Benjamin Pate, PA had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,974 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 Benjamin Pate, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Pate, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Valsartan, Glimepiride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Pate, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,613 Part D claims and 89 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Pate, PA's credentials? ▼
Benjamin Pate, PA's NPI is 1659608172 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
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.
- 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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