Paul Benites, P.A.
NPI 1821190778 · Physician Assistant · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Benites, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1821190778).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821190778
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008123 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
635 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 270 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 106 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 56 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 56 | $109 |
| Injection Into Skin Growth, 1-7 Growths11900 | 54 | $55 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 382 | 163 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 291 | 165 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 263 | 113 |
| Tacrolimus | 218 | 102 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 204 | 78 |
| Halobetasol Propionate | 172 | 98 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 164 | 78 |
| Diflorasone Diacetate | 154 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,318 across 220 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
- 2006-09-02
- Last updated
- 2025-03-14
- Certified
- 2025-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Benites's NPI number?
- Paul Benites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821190778, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Benites's specialty?
- Paul Benites is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Benites located?
- Paul Benites's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475-4614.
- What is Paul Benites's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Benites is (718) 671-1000.
- Does Paul Benites accept Medicare?
- Paul Benites is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Benites's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Benites's NPI (1821190778) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.