Kirk Benson, PA-C
NPI 1215490909 · Medical Physician Assistant · Biddeford, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirk Benson, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Biddeford, ME (NPI 1215490909).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215490909
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
113 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $56 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 17 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 14 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$56 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 158 | 135 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 95 | 87 |
| Cephalexin | 32 | 31 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | 18 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 | 14 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 3 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
- 2019-04-09
- Last updated
- 2019-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirk Benson's NPI number?
- Kirk Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215490909, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirk Benson's specialty?
- Kirk Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kirk Benson located?
- Kirk Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005-9422.
- What is Kirk Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirk Benson is (207) 294-5000.
- Does Kirk Benson accept Medicare?
- Kirk Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirk Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirk Benson's NPI (1215490909) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.