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2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1194712604 PA-C
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Medical Physician Assistant in Greenville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 40,580 in Medical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
200
Medicare Part D claims · 144 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$41.63
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data shows
Steven Benson, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 200 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 200
- Part D claims, 2023
- $41.63
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥89th
- pct among measured MIPS (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1194712604 · Medical Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1194712604
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 41K Medical Physician
- MIPS-ELITE 98.3/100
- RX-LIGHT 200
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,743 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Carissa Jessen · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Benson · this pr…
Benson · this provider
98.3 MIPS pts
- Carissa Jessen ·…
Carissa Jessen
98.3 MIPS pts
- Anna Ashline · n…
Anna Ashline
98.3 MIPS pts
- Nicole Buonanno …
Nicole Buonanno
98.3 MIPS pts
- Zarah Pulfrey · …
Zarah Pulfrey
98.3 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Steven Benson, PA-C's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Steven Benson, PA-C sits
This provider among medical physician assistant peers
Across the 7,147 medical physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Steven Benson, PA-C writes more Part D claims than 36% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 91% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one medical physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Steven Benson, PA-C. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Steven Benson, PA-C?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Medical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
200 81% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 14.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Steven Benson, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194712604 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA-C |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/29/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.333
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
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 Steven Benson, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$42
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
200
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
144
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 214
- Total Day Supply
- 2,717
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (7.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 71
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 48, 75-84: 34, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Steven Benson, PA-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
30 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
15 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
- Naproxen 11
Naproxen
11 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 11
Ondansetron Odt
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 30 |
| Prednisone | 15 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Naproxen | 11 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 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 Steven Benson, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
40,580
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider
Steven Benson, PA-C's 200 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.
Nationwide Medical Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Benson, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (98.3 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benson.
One of 1,743 Medical Physician Assistant providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Moboluwade Abe - Lathan
PA-C
Durham, NC
Dr. Izabella Abookire
PA-C
Gastonia, NC
Dr. Ingrid Abrahamson
PA
Hendersonville, NC
Dr. Hita Abrams
PA-C
Durham, NC
Dr. Veronica Acevedo
PA-C
Durham, NC
Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steven Benson, PA-C's specialty? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in Greenville, North Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does Steven Benson, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Steven Benson, PA-C wrote 200 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 144 beneficiaries.
What is Steven Benson, PA-C's Medicare quality score? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100 (Quality: 82.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Steven Benson, PA-C located? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C is located at 275 BETHESDA DR, Greenville, NC, 27834. Phone: (252) 752-5077.
What is Steven Benson, PA-C's NPI number? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194712604, issued on 09/29/2005.
Does Steven Benson, PA-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Steven Benson, PA-C had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.5%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 40,580 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 Steven Benson, PA-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Steven Benson, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Steven Benson, PA-C accept Medicare? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 200 Part D claims and 144 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Steven Benson, PA-C's credentials? ▼
Steven Benson, PA-C's NPI is 1194712604 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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