Benjamin Colwell, PA-C
NPI 1437787165 · Physician Assistant · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Colwell, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1437787165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437787165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 025691 (NY)
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 tenure28% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
292 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 65 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 38 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $133 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 29 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 51 | 50 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 49 | 46 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 42 | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 42 |
| Dexamethasone | 35 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-03-30
- Last updated
- 2020-09-28
- Certified
- 2020-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Colwell's NPI number?
- Benjamin Colwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437787165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Colwell's specialty?
- Benjamin Colwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Colwell located?
- Benjamin Colwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 New Karner Rd, Albany, NY 12205-3874.
- What is Benjamin Colwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Colwell is (518) 393-0391.
- Does Benjamin Colwell accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Colwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Colwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Colwell's NPI (1437787165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.