Kate Benton
NPI 1942718721 · Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kate Benton is a Physician Assistant provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1942718721).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942718721
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001007784 (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
8 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
228 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 | 102 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 24 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $72 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 16 | $27 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 172 | 141 |
| Celecoxib | 59 | 39 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 21 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 32 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 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
- 2018-01-16
- Last updated
- 2025-05-09
- Certified
- 2025-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kate Benton's NPI number?
- Kate Benton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942718721, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kate Benton's specialty?
- Kate Benton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kate Benton located?
- Kate Benton's practice location on file with NPPES is 3623 Latrobe Dr Ste 216, Charlotte, NC 28211-2117.
- What is Kate Benton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kate Benton is (704) 332-1291.
- Does Kate Benton accept Medicare?
- Kate Benton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kate Benton's NPI active?
- Yes — Kate Benton's NPI (1942718721) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.