Benjamin Kirchner, PAC
NPI 1467886093 · Physician Assistant · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Kirchner, PAC is a Physician Assistant provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1467886093).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467886093
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PAC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- TC218 (KY)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
441 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 | 162 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $131 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 38 | $38 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 32 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $98 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 58 | 15 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 43 | 23 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 41 | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 31 | 13 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Meloxicam | 23 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Prednisone | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,445 across 39 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
- 2013-08-30
- Last updated
- 2024-07-01
- Certified
- 2024-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Kirchner's NPI number?
- Benjamin Kirchner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467886093, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Kirchner's specialty?
- Benjamin Kirchner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Kirchner located?
- Benjamin Kirchner's practice location on file with NPPES is 2603 Kentucky Ave Ste 102, Paducah, KY 42003-3815.
- What is Benjamin Kirchner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Kirchner is (270) 228-3973.
- Does Benjamin Kirchner accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Kirchner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Kirchner's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Kirchner's NPI (1467886093) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.