Carissa Benedict, P.A.-C.
NPI 1417112848 · Medical Physician Assistant · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carissa Benedict, P.A.-C. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1417112848).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417112848
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2435 (CO)
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
17 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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 147 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 66 | 21 |
| Tirzepatide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,464 across 67 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
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2008-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carissa Benedict's NPI number?
- Carissa Benedict's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417112848, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carissa Benedict's specialty?
- Carissa Benedict is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carissa Benedict located?
- Carissa Benedict's practice location on file with NPPES is 5715 Kittery Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80911-3551.
- What is Carissa Benedict's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carissa Benedict is (719) 392-3883.
- Does Carissa Benedict accept Medicare?
- Carissa Benedict is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carissa Benedict's NPI active?
- Yes — Carissa Benedict's NPI (1417112848) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.