Joshua Benson, PA-C
NPI 1992108070 · Medical Physician Assistant · Silver City, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Benson, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Silver City, NM (NPI 1992108070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992108070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA2025-0033 (NM)
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
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
4,350 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,105 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 724 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 407 | $44 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 249 | $74 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 203 | $91 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 245 | 135 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 64 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 63 | 62 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 57 | 29 |
| Imiquimod | 46 | 31 |
| Spironolactone | 42 | 11 |
| Ketoconazole | 42 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$733 across 30 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
- 2014-10-02
- Last updated
- 2025-10-14
- Certified
- 2025-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Benson's NPI number?
- Joshua Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992108070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Benson's specialty?
- Joshua Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Benson located?
- Joshua Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1618 E Pine St, Silver City, NM 88061-7155.
- What is Joshua Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Benson is (575) 342-4546.
- Does Joshua Benson accept Medicare?
- Joshua Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Benson's NPI (1992108070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.