Elizabeth Benfield, P.A.
NPI 1700972890 · Physician Assistant · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Benfield, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1700972890).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700972890
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000102600 (NC)
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
19 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
2,306 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 703 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 266 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 240 | $13 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 195 | $49 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 188 | $11 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 894 | 210 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 747 | 167 |
| Prednisone | 722 | 197 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 472 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 322 | 85 |
| Meloxicam | 193 | 56 |
| Celecoxib | 193 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,444 across 130 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)
- 1202 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7307Phone: (910) 341-3301Fax: (910) 251-8824
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2019-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Benfield's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Benfield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700972890, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Benfield's specialty?
- Elizabeth Benfield is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elizabeth Benfield located?
- Elizabeth Benfield's practice location on file with NPPES is 2421 Silver Stream Ln, Wilmington, NC 28401-7684.
- What is Elizabeth Benfield's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Benfield is (910) 341-3300.
- Does Elizabeth Benfield accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Benfield is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Benfield's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Benfield's NPI (1700972890) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.