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DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in EL PASO, Texas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$28.08
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP filed 1,199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in EL PASO, Texas.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$28.08
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,199 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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 DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/21/2017

NPI 1023538139

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,199 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

1. Adult Health Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — 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.

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).

DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP credentials at 7598 N MESA ST STE 201, EL PASO, TX, 79912, with a listed phone of (915) 209-0233. NPI 1023538139 was issued on 06/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENKO 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 1,199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $73K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

7598 N MESA ST STE 201
EL PASO, TX 79912

Provider Details

NPI 1023538139
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/21/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP 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.

CALMING SPACES MENTAL HEALTH
EL PASO, TX

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 DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$28

Largest payer

ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP. To verify DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,199
Total Claims
$73K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,307
Total Day Supply
34,816
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
24 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.38
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 51, 75-84: 39, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
85
Levothyroxine Sodium
57
Losartan Potassium
33
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
32
Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters
31
Trazodone Hcl
31
Rosuvastatin Calcium
29
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
27
Atenolol
26
Omeprazole
25

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's 1,199 claims are below the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENKO.

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's specialty?
DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in EL PASO, Texas. Credentials: AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP.
How much does DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP wrote 1,199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $73K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP located?
DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP is located at 7598 N MESA ST STE 201, EL PASO, TX, 79912. Phone: (915) 209-0233.
What is DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's NPI number?
DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023538139, issued on 06/21/2017.
Does DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl Er, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP accept Medicare?
DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,199 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's credentials?
DARRELL BENKO, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP's NPI is 1023538139 with credentials AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP. 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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