Benjamin Smith, PA-C
NPI 1679259980 · Physician Assistant · Sun City, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Smith, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Sun City, AZ (NPI 1679259980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679259980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
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
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
297 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 185 | $142 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 65 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $92 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 12 | $173 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$173 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 77 | 76 |
| Naproxen | 50 | 50 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 45 | 45 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 40 | 40 |
| Methocarbamol | 39 | 39 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 37 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 2 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-06-22
- Last updated
- 2023-08-23
- Certified
- 2023-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Smith's NPI number?
- Benjamin Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679259980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Smith's specialty?
- Benjamin Smith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Smith located?
- Benjamin Smith's practice location on file with NPPES is 10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351-3004.
- What is Benjamin Smith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Smith is (623) 832-5366.
- Does Benjamin Smith accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Smith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Smith's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Smith's NPI (1679259980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.