Joseph Benton, MSN FNP
NPI 1891179065 · Nurse Practitioner · Carson City, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Benton, MSN FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Carson City, NV (NPI 1891179065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891179065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN001787 (NV)
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
10 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
2,396 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 Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 713 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 623 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 594 | $75 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 223 | $60 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 203 | $5 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,112 | 143 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 622 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 478 | 73 |
| Pregabalin | 259 | 49 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 216 | 38 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 202 | 25 |
| Morphine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$374 across 18 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
- 2015-07-16
- Last updated
- 2015-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Benton's NPI number?
- Joseph Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891179065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Benton's specialty?
- Joseph Benton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Benton located?
- Joseph Benton's practice location on file with NPPES is 973 Mica Dr, Carson City, NV 89705-7255.
- What is Joseph Benton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Benton is (775) 445-7225.
- Does Joseph Benton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Benton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Benton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Benton's NPI (1891179065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.