Benjamin Kies
NPI 1356859359 · Physician Assistant · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Kies is a Physician Assistant provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1356859359).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356859359
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA059659 (PA)
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 tenure33% of score
8 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amiodarone Hcl | 188 | 77 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 183 | 72 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 93 | 54 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 71 | 29 |
| Dofetilide | 47 | 22 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 36 | 19 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 35 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$566 across 25 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
- 2018-01-12
- Last updated
- 2021-05-24
- Certified
- 2020-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Kies's NPI number?
- Benjamin Kies's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356859359, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Kies's specialty?
- Benjamin Kies is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Kies located?
- Benjamin Kies's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 E 2nd St Fl 2, Erie, PA 16507-1579.
- What is Benjamin Kies's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Kies is (814) 456-8980.
- Does Benjamin Kies accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Kies is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Kies's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Kies's NPI (1356859359) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.