Benjamin Paulin, PA-C
NPI 1508386566 · Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Paulin, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1508386566).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508386566
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2759 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
82 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 40 | $102 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 26 | $148 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 16 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$148 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 73 | 70 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 39 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 24 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 | 11 |
| Ticagrelorbrand: Brilinta | 11 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$407 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2728 Sunset Blvd Ste 400West Columbia, SC 29169-4872Phone: (803) 936-7095Fax: (803) 936-7908
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-21
- Last updated
- 2024-01-15
- Certified
- 2024-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Paulin's NPI number?
- Benjamin Paulin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508386566, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Paulin's specialty?
- Benjamin Paulin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Paulin located?
- Benjamin Paulin's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 29203-8004.
- What is Benjamin Paulin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Paulin is (803) 765-9215.
- Does Benjamin Paulin accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Paulin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Paulin's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Paulin's NPI (1508386566) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.