Ben Winkes, MD
NPI 1144372632 · Family Medicine Physician · Mount Vernon, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Winkes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mount Vernon, WA (NPI 1144372632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144372632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00039714 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
184 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 62 | $10 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Measurement Using Reagent Strip82948 | 49 | $5 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 46 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 14 | $32 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 13 | $43 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $5–$43 (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 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 229 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 135 | 30 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 128 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 126 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 97 | 21 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 96 | 15 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-17
- Last updated
- 2023-11-28
- Certified
- 2023-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Winkes's NPI number?
- Ben Winkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144372632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Winkes's specialty?
- Ben Winkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ben Winkes located?
- Ben Winkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 N Laventure Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-2766.
- What is Ben Winkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Winkes is (360) 542-8900.
- Does Ben Winkes accept Medicare?
- Ben Winkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Winkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Winkes's NPI (1144372632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.