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2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1497172555 PA
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Physician Assistant in Fruitland, Idaho.
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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Christina Benson, PA filed 4,274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in Fruitland, Idaho, prescribing 89% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Christina Benson, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,274 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Christina Benson, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
4,274 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Christina Benson, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 910 NW 16TH ST STE 101, Fruitland, ID, 83619, with a listed phone of (208) 452-8000. NPI 1497172555 was issued on 03/26/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $492K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1497172555 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/26/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Christina Benson, 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.
Malheur Memorial Health Center
Nyssa, OR
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center- Ontario Inc
Fruitland, ID
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Christina Benson, PA - brand share 10.0%
Physician Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,274 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.
4,274
Total Claims
$492K
Total Drug Cost
255
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,307
- Total Day Supply
- 271,571
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $415K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $75K
- Opioid Claims
- 143 (3.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 30
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 61, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Christina Benson, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
327 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
190 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
163 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
154 claims
- Losartan Potassium 130
Losartan Potassium
130 claims
- Pregabalin 89
Pregabalin
89 claims
- Metformin Hcl 85
Metformin Hcl
85 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 85
Tramadol Hcl
85 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 327 |
| Omeprazole | 190 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 163 |
| Lisinopril | 154 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 |
| Pregabalin | 89 |
| Metformin Hcl | 85 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 85 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 83 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 82 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Christina Benson, 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
Christina Benson, PA's 4,274 claims are above the specialty average of 790.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benson.
Dr. Hodaka Abe
PA
Caldwell, ID
Patrick Abel
Twin Falls, ID
Dr. Mark Ackerman
PAC
Orofino, ID
Dr. Alan Adams
PA-C
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Jessica Adams
PA-C
Coeur D Alene, ID
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christina Benson, PA's specialty? ▼
Christina Benson, PA specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Fruitland, Idaho. Credentials: PA.
How much does Christina Benson, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Christina Benson, PA wrote 4,274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $492K in drug costs for 255 beneficiaries.
Where is Christina Benson, PA located? ▼
Christina Benson, PA is located at 910 NW 16TH ST STE 101, Fruitland, ID, 83619. Phone: (208) 452-8000.
What is Christina Benson, PA's NPI number? ▼
Christina Benson, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497172555, issued on 03/26/2014.
Does Christina Benson, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Christina Benson, PA's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $415K in brand drug costs.
Does Christina Benson, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Christina Benson, PA had 143 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%.
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 Christina Benson, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Christina Benson, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Christina Benson, PA accept Medicare? ▼
Christina Benson, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,274 Part D claims and 255 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christina Benson, PA's credentials? ▼
Christina Benson, PA's NPI is 1497172555 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.
- 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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