Benito Contreras, PA-C
NPI 1659489425 · Physician Assistant · Downey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benito Contreras, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Downey, CA (NPI 1659489425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659489425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA18278 (CA)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 117 |
| Metformin Hcl | 290 | 98 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 288 | 102 |
| Lisinopril | 251 | 76 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 200 | 66 |
| Losartan Potassium | 152 | 52 |
| Simvastatin | 151 | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benito Contreras's NPI number?
- Benito Contreras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659489425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benito Contreras's specialty?
- Benito Contreras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benito Contreras located?
- Benito Contreras's practice location on file with NPPES is 8556 Florence Ave, Downey, CA 90240-4015.
- What is Benito Contreras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benito Contreras is (562) 861-0101.
- Does Benito Contreras accept Medicare?
- Benito Contreras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benito Contreras's NPI active?
- Yes — Benito Contreras's NPI (1659489425) 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.