Benjamin Hettinger, PA-C
NPI 1144953167 · Physician Assistant · Clayton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Hettinger, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Clayton, NC (NPI 1144953167).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144953167
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-12433 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
3 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
436 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 130 | $100 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 93 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 79 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $70 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 29 | $27 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 40 |
| Methylprednisolone | 48 | 45 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 40 | 37 |
| Meloxicam | 34 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 15 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-07-26
- Certified
- 2022-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Hettinger's NPI number?
- Benjamin Hettinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144953167, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Hettinger's specialty?
- Benjamin Hettinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Hettinger located?
- Benjamin Hettinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 2196 Nc-42, Clayton, NC 27520.
- What is Benjamin Hettinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Hettinger is (919) 763-1050.
- Does Benjamin Hettinger accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Hettinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Hettinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Hettinger's NPI (1144953167) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.