Benjamin Walsh, M.D.
NPI 1497735609 · Family Medicine Physician · Crossett, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Walsh, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Crossett, AR (NPI 1497735609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497735609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C5729 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,043 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 | 378 | $64 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 313 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 288 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $89 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 204 | $88 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 177 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 140 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 692 | 161 |
| Omeprazole | 343 | 82 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 319 | 81 |
| Metformin Hcl | 308 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 304 | 67 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 277 | 62 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 3 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
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2023-05-16
- Certified
- 2023-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Walsh's NPI number?
- Benjamin Walsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497735609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Walsh's specialty?
- Benjamin Walsh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Walsh located?
- Benjamin Walsh's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 Unity Rd, Crossett, AR 71635-9444.
- What is Benjamin Walsh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Walsh is (870) 364-9111.
- Does Benjamin Walsh accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Walsh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Walsh's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Walsh's NPI (1497735609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.