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BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C

Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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 · 269 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.3K
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 269 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.3K across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C filed 2,295 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARGO, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/31/2018

NPI 1154809267

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,295 191% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

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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BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1154809267. 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.

BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 4110 51ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58104, with a listed phone of (701) 364-8000. NPI 1154809267 was issued on 07/31/2018. 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 2,295 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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

4110 51ST AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104

Provider Details

NPI 1154809267
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/31/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRITTNEY 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.

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC
FARGO, ND

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 BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,295 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.

2,295
Total Claims
$134K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,214
Total Day Supply
150,168
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$87K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
32 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 123, 75-84: 76, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
161
Gabapentin
104
Metoprolol Succinate
82
Amlodipine Besylate
79
Lisinopril
79
Metformin Hcl
66
Levothyroxine Sodium
65
Simvastatin
59
Sertraline Hcl
54
Losartan Potassium
53

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRITTNEY 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

BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's 2,295 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's specialty?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C wrote 2,295 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
Where is BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C located?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C is located at 4110 51ST AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58104. Phone: (701) 364-8000.
What is BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's NPI number?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154809267, issued on 07/31/2018.
Does BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $87K in brand drug costs.
Does BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,295 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's credentials?
BRITTNEY BENSON, PA-C's NPI is 1154809267 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.
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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