Benjamin Gardner, PA-C
NPI 1790186922 · Medical Physician Assistant · Towson, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Gardner, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Towson, MD (NPI 1790186922).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790186922
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C0005516 (MD)
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 tenure25% of score
11 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
772 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 159 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 120 | $80 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 117 | $187 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 95 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 80 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 73 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 138 | 90 |
| Meloxicam | 113 | 99 |
| Gabapentin | 101 | 85 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 | 48 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 28 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 22 | 18 |
| Methylprednisolone |
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
- 2014-09-08
- Last updated
- 2014-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Gardner's NPI number?
- Benjamin Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790186922, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Gardner's specialty?
- Benjamin Gardner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Gardner located?
- Benjamin Gardner's practice location on file with NPPES is 8322 Bellona Ave, Towson, MD 21204-2065.
- What is Benjamin Gardner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Gardner is (410) 337-7900.
- Does Benjamin Gardner accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Gardner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Gardner's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Gardner's NPI (1790186922) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.