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CHRISTINA BENSON, PA

Physician Assistant in FRUITLAND, Idaho. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 255 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHRISTINA BENSON, PA is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FRUITLAND, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 255 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHRISTINA BENSON, PA filed 4,274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FRUITLAND, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHRISTINA BENSON, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2014

NPI 1497172555

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,274 441% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physician Assistant share within Idaho

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

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

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CHRISTINA BENSON, PA is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FRUITLAND, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1497172555. 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.

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. 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 4,274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 255 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $492K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.3%. 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

910 NW 16TH ST STE 101
FRUITLAND, ID 83619

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%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% 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 / 90% 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.

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.

149,975
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.

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

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 90% 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 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 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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