Christopher Benhatzel, DO
NPI 1174150809 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Benhatzel, DO is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1174150809).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174150809
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 011614 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,251 across 30 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
- 2020-03-24
- Last updated
- 2025-07-01
- Certified
- 2025-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Benhatzel's NPI number?
- Christopher Benhatzel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174150809, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Benhatzel's specialty?
- Christopher Benhatzel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Benhatzel located?
- Christopher Benhatzel's practice location on file with NPPES is 5355 E Erickson Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712-2826.
- What is Christopher Benhatzel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Benhatzel is (520) 324-2080.
- Does Christopher Benhatzel accept Medicare?
- Christopher Benhatzel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Benhatzel's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Benhatzel's NPI (1174150809) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.