2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1821544099 PHARMD, PA-C
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KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C

Pharmacist in YAKIMA, Washington. 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
639
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Industry payments
$69.76
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C filed 639 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in YAKIMA, Washington.

639
Part D claims, 2023
$69.76
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.

KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

639 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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 KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/29/2016

NPI 1821544099

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

639 373% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Pharmacist share within Washington

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD, PA-C credentials at 406 S 30TH AVE STE 101, YAKIMA, WA, 98902, with a listed phone of (509) 248-7715. NPI 1821544099 was issued on 08/29/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENAO 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 639 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $221K in drug spend. 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

406 S 30TH AVE STE 101
YAKIMA, WA 98902

Provider Details

NPI 1821544099
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD, PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/29/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, 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.

YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS
YAKIMA, WA

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 KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$70

Largest payer

Genentech USA, 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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C. To verify KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington 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.

639
Total Claims
$221K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
860
Total Day Supply
22,856
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 56, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
89
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
68
Prednisone
66
Fluticasone Propionate
39
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
37
Varenicline Tartrate
36
Montelukast Sodium
35
Azithromycin
29
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
27
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
21

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

Pharmacist Overview

How KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's 639 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's specialty?
KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C specializes in Pharmacist and practices in YAKIMA, Washington. Credentials: PHARMD, PA-C.
How much does KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C wrote 639 Medicare Part D claims totaling $221K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
Where is KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C located?
KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C is located at 406 S 30TH AVE STE 101, YAKIMA, WA, 98902. Phone: (509) 248-7715.
What is KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's NPI number?
KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821544099, issued on 08/29/2016.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C accept Medicare?
KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 639 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's credentials?
KALIO BENAO, PHARMD, PA-C's NPI is 1821544099 with credentials PHARMD, 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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