Benedict Carota, MD
NPI 1548255029 · Family Medicine Physician · Hollister, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benedict Carota, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hollister, CA (NPI 1548255029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548255029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- A36359 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 32 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 70 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 64 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 63 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 47 | 13 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 45 | 14 |
| Semaglutide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benedict Carota's NPI number?
- Benedict Carota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548255029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benedict Carota's specialty?
- Benedict Carota is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benedict Carota located?
- Benedict Carota's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Sunset Dr, Hollister, CA 95023-5613.
- What is Benedict Carota's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benedict Carota is (831) 637-1655.
- Does Benedict Carota accept Medicare?
- Benedict Carota is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benedict Carota's NPI active?
- Yes — Benedict Carota's NPI (1548255029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.