Ben Back, PA
NPI 1619942562 · Medical Physician Assistant · Hazard, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Back, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Hazard, KY (NPI 1619942562).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619942562
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA364 (KY)
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
20 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
99 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Skin Test for Tuberculosis86580 | 33 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 24 | $35 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 21 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 21 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$35 (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 · 147 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 521 | 67 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 405 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 388 | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 346 | 43 |
| Omeprazole | 290 | 33 |
| Famotidine | 275 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 239 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$257 across 13 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)
- 103 Kingdom Come DrCumberland, KY 40823-1590Phone: (606) 589-5514Fax: (606) 589-5909
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-22
- Last updated
- 2021-05-13
- Certified
- 2021-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Back's NPI number?
- Ben Back's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619942562, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Back's specialty?
- Ben Back is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ben Back located?
- Ben Back's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 Black Gold Blvd Ste 106, Hazard, KY 41701-2620.
- What is Ben Back's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Back is (606) 436-0711.
- Does Ben Back accept Medicare?
- Ben Back is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Back's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Back's NPI (1619942562) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.