Donald Benz, MD
NPI 1689669475 · Family Medicine Physician · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Benz, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1689669475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689669475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD00016331 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
360 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 164 | $62 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 56 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 33 | $180 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 28 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 219 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 105 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 90 | 27 |
| Lisinopril | 74 | 17 |
| Ezetimibe | 63 | 18 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 57 | 15 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 3 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
- 2005-09-16
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Benz's NPI number?
- Donald Benz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689669475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Benz's specialty?
- Donald Benz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Benz located?
- Donald Benz's practice location on file with NPPES is 650 N Devine Rd Ste B, Vancouver, WA 98661-6979.
- What is Donald Benz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Benz is (360) 952-4457.
- Does Donald Benz accept Medicare?
- Donald Benz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Benz's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Benz's NPI (1689669475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.