Benedicta Pongo
NPI 1275260176 · Physician Assistant · Franklin, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benedicta Pongo is a Physician Assistant provider in Franklin, NC (NPI 1275260176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275260176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
236 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 | 92 | $77 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 82 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $53 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $106 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$106 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 21 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 17 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Alprazolam | 15 | — |
| Azithromycin | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$631 across 35 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
- 2022-08-02
- Last updated
- 2024-07-14
- Certified
- 2024-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benedicta Pongo's NPI number?
- Benedicta Pongo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275260176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benedicta Pongo's specialty?
- Benedicta Pongo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benedicta Pongo located?
- Benedicta Pongo's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Holly Springs Park Dr, Franklin, NC 28734-0719.
- What is Benedicta Pongo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benedicta Pongo is (828) 349-3550.
- Does Benedicta Pongo accept Medicare?
- Benedicta Pongo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benedicta Pongo's NPI active?
- Yes — Benedicta Pongo's NPI (1275260176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.