Benjamin Sticha, PA-C
NPI 1548647415 · Physician Assistant · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Sticha, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1548647415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548647415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11829 (MN)
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
11 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
400 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 72 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $77 |
| Daily Hospital Management of Continuous Spinal Drug Administration01996 | 51 | $59 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 47 | $78 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | — |
| Pregabalin | 19 | — |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 15 | — |
| Celecoxib | 14 | — |
| Oxycodone Hclbrand: Oxycontin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$689 across 4 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
- 2015-04-29
- Last updated
- 2020-08-24
- Certified
- 2020-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Sticha's NPI number?
- Benjamin Sticha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548647415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Sticha's specialty?
- Benjamin Sticha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Sticha located?
- Benjamin Sticha's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Benjamin Sticha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Sticha is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Benjamin Sticha accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Sticha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Sticha's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Sticha's NPI (1548647415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.