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RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in EPHRATA, 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
578
Medicare Part D claims · 96 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in EPHRATA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 578 claims across 96 beneficiaries — 22% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C filed 578 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EPHRATA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2013

NPI 1679910343

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

578 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Washington

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical 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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RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in EPHRATA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1679910343. 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.

RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 314 BASIN ST SW, EPHRATA, WA, 98823, with a listed phone of (509) 662-1511. NPI 1679910343 was issued on 06/04/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENNETT 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 578 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 96 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

314 BASIN ST SW
EPHRATA, WA 98823

Provider Details

NPI 1679910343
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/04/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BENNETT, 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.

CENTRAL WASHINGTON HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION
ROYAL CITY, WA
WENATCHEE VALLEY HOSPITAL
EPHRATA, 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).

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 RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C. To verify RICHARD BENNETT, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C — brand share 22.0%
Specialty average (est.)

22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 578 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.

578
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
96
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,019
Total Day Supply
27,493
Brand vs Generic
22% brand / 78% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$80K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
63% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
47
Ozempic
Semaglutide
27
Levothyroxine Sodium
24
Gabapentin
16
Trazodone Hcl
16
Rosuvastatin Calcium
13
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
13
Duloxetine Hcl
12
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
12
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's 578 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's specialty?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in EPHRATA, Washington. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C wrote 578 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 96 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C located?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C is located at 314 BASIN ST SW, EPHRATA, WA, 98823. Phone: (509) 662-1511.
What is RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's NPI number?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679910343, issued on 06/04/2013.
Does RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $80K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Ozempic, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C accept Medicare?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 578 Part D claims and 96 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's credentials?
RICHARD BENNETT, PA-C's NPI is 1679910343 with credentials 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.

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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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