James Benson, AGNP-C, PHD
NPI 1023718574 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Evanston, WY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Benson, AGNP-C, PHD is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Evanston, WY (NPI 1023718574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023718574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGNP-C, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51288 (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
500 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 325 | $101 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 175 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$101 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 279 | 39 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 231 | 38 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 230 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 201 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 136 | 29 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 65 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$261 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-03-03
- Last updated
- 2025-01-21
- Certified
- 2025-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Benson's NPI number?
- James Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023718574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Benson's specialty?
- James Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Benson located?
- James Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 170 Arrowhead Dr Ste 2, Evanston, WY 82930-9307.
- What is James Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Benson is (307) 212-6270.
- Does James Benson accept Medicare?
- James Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Benson's NPI (1023718574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.