Benjamin Tanaka, PA
NPI 1609524651 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Redding, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Tanaka, PA is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Redding, CA (NPI 1609524651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609524651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA60921 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
437 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 234 | $99 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 112 | $143 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 49 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 31 | $58 |
| Simple Repair of Surface Wound of Scalp, Neck, Underarms, Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 2.5 Cm Or Less12001 | 11 | $37 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 84 | 77 |
| Cephalexin | 57 | 55 |
| Prednisone | 53 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 19 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-17
- Last updated
- 2022-03-17
- Certified
- 2022-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Tanaka's NPI number?
- Benjamin Tanaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609524651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Tanaka's specialty?
- Benjamin Tanaka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Tanaka located?
- Benjamin Tanaka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001-0852.
- What is Benjamin Tanaka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Tanaka is (530) 244-5400.
- Does Benjamin Tanaka accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Tanaka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Tanaka's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Tanaka's NPI (1609524651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.