Benjamin Hixon, MS, PA-C
NPI 1609386796 · Physician Assistant · Sandwich, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Hixon, MS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Sandwich, MA (NPI 1609386796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609386796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MS, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA6273 (MA)
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 tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,006 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 325 | $110 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 106 | $143 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 100 | $50 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 64 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 147 | 142 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 78 | 77 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 74 | 73 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 63 | 61 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 56 | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 55 | 55 |
| Azithromycin | 44 | 44 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 27 Park StHyannis, MA 02601-5230Phone: (508) 280-2109
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-10-03
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Hixon's NPI number?
- Benjamin Hixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609386796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Hixon's specialty?
- Benjamin Hixon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Hixon located?
- Benjamin Hixon's practice location on file with NPPES is 385 Lake Shore Dr, Sandwich, MA 02563-2746.
- What is Benjamin Hixon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Hixon is (508) 280-2109.
- Does Benjamin Hixon accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Hixon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Hixon's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Hixon's NPI (1609386796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.