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SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C

Physician Assistant in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado. 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 · 47 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C filed 1,222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,222 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/02/2016

NPI 1366800641

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,222 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Physician Assistant share within Colorado

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

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.

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).

SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding P.A.-C credentials at 10285 RIDGE RD, WHEAT RIDGE, CO, 80033, with a listed phone of (303) 463-2636. NPI 1366800641 was issued on 02/02/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENTON 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 1,222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 47 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $153K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%. 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

10285 RIDGE RD
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

Provider Details

NPI 1366800641
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/02/2016

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,222
Total Claims
$153K
Total Drug Cost
47
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,274
Total Day Supply
32,140
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
19 (1.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
49

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHARON BENTON, P.A.-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
Clozapine
95
Quetiapine Fumarate
76
Clonazepam
57
Aripiprazole
51
Glycopyrrolate
44
Lactulose
37
Levothyroxine Sodium
33
Chlorpromazine Hcl
31
Propranolol Hcl Er
Propranolol Hcl
28
Clindamycin Phosphate
26

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's 1,222 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Colorado

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's specialty?
SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado. Credentials: P.A.-C.
How much does SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C wrote 1,222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $153K in drug costs for 47 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C located?
SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C is located at 10285 RIDGE RD, WHEAT RIDGE, CO, 80033. Phone: (303) 463-2636.
What is SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's NPI number?
SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366800641, issued on 02/02/2016.
Does SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C had 19 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
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 SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C accept Medicare?
SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,222 Part D claims and 47 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's credentials?
SHARON BENTON, P.A.-C's NPI is 1366800641 with credentials P.A.-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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