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PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC

Physician Assistant in WISHEK, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 294 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$23.43
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in WISHEK, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 294 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $23.43 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC filed 7,411 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WISHEK, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1295767994

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,411 838% 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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PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WISHEK, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP PAC. NPI: 1295767994. 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.

PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding FNP PAC credentials at 1007 4TH AVE S, WISHEK, ND, 58495, with a listed phone of (701) 452-2364. NPI 1295767994 was issued on 07/06/2006. 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 7,411 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $481K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, 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.

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

1007 4TH AVE S
WISHEK, ND 58495

Provider Details

NPI 1295767994
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials FNP PAC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC 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.

WISHEK HOSPITAL-CLINIC ASSOCIATION
WISHEK, 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 PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Lilly USA, LLC

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 · Typical

PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 7,411 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.

7,411
Total Claims
$481K
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,935
Total Day Supply
341,946
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$357K
Generic Drug Cost
$118K
Opioid Claims
148 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 104, 75-84: 60, 85+: 109

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
310
Levothyroxine Sodium
278
Furosemide
264
Potassium Chloride
262
Losartan Potassium
256
Omeprazole
239
Metoprolol Succinate
227
Metformin Hcl
179
Gabapentin
177
Lisinopril
172

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's 7,411 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 PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's specialty?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WISHEK, North Dakota. Credentials: FNP PAC.
How much does PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC wrote 7,411 Medicare Part D claims totaling $481K in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC located?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC is located at 1007 4TH AVE S, WISHEK, ND, 58495. Phone: (701) 452-2364.
What is PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's NPI number?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295767994, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $357K in brand drug costs.
Does PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC prescribe opioids?
Yes, PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC had 148 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
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 PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC accept Medicare?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,411 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's credentials?
PAULETTE BENSON, FNP PAC's NPI is 1295767994 with credentials FNP PAC. 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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