Benita Cushingberry - Turner, MD
NPI 1861485732 · Family Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benita Cushingberry - Turner, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1861485732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861485732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A52758 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
39 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 | 39 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $131–$131 (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 · 137 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 982 | 284 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 523 | 164 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 517 | 140 |
| Lisinopril | 508 | 148 |
| Metformin Hcl | 357 | 103 |
| Losartan Potassium | 356 | 113 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 4 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
- 2005-08-25
- Last updated
- 2013-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benita Cushingberry - Turner's NPI number?
- Benita Cushingberry - Turner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861485732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benita Cushingberry - Turner's specialty?
- Benita Cushingberry - Turner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benita Cushingberry - Turner located?
- Benita Cushingberry - Turner's practice location on file with NPPES is 5601 Auburn St Unit a, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2977.
- What is Benita Cushingberry - Turner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benita Cushingberry - Turner is (661) 616-9700.
- Does Benita Cushingberry - Turner accept Medicare?
- Benita Cushingberry - Turner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benita Cushingberry - Turner's NPI active?
- Yes — Benita Cushingberry - Turner's NPI (1861485732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.