Benjamin Pate, PA
NPI 1659608172 · Physician Assistant · Kalispell, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Pate, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Kalispell, MT (NPI 1659608172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659608172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 142655 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 71 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 66 | 17 |
| Valsartan | 57 | 13 |
| Glimepiride | 53 | 15 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 52 | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 48 | 12 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 14 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 (2)
- 106 Ridgewater Dr Ste aPolson, MT 59860-8977Phone: (406) 883-3200Fax: (406) 883-9483
- 1215 C StHood River, OR 97031-1659Phone: (541) 436-4111
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-04
- Last updated
- 2025-10-15
- Certified
- 2025-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Pate's NPI number?
- Benjamin Pate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659608172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Pate's specialty?
- Benjamin Pate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Pate located?
- Benjamin Pate's practice location on file with NPPES is 2310 US Highway 2 E Ste 4, Kalispell, MT 59901-2867.
- What is Benjamin Pate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Pate is (406) 862-2515.
- Does Benjamin Pate accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Pate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Pate's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Pate's NPI (1659608172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.