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Benjamin Contessa , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Albuquerque, NM

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Benjamin Contessa, PA-C is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM. Practice services are available at 1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500 under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1800 Unser Blvd Nw Ste 500

Albuquerque, NM 871203936

Telephone 5052051271

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 9.6 Yrs
State Avg: 13.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
499 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (865 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
95.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
92 88 $2010.15 $101.40

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-09-07
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NM PA2021-0043

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License TN 3220

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License HI PA2021-0043

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License HI AMD-847

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
Scot Wilging , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1386894525

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Lisa Price , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1649642901

Family Nurse Practitioner

Chelsie Word , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1952672057

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

17 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2021

Registered at 1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871203936 (Tel: 5052051271)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2021

Registered at 2001 GOLD AVE SE UNIT B, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871064199 (Tel: 8659780427)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2021

Recorded as BENJAMIN CONTESSA, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2021

Physician Assistant (License #PA2021-0043 in NM)

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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2018

Registered at 2180 MAIN ST, WAILUKU, HI 967931625 (Tel: 8082426464)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2018

Registered at 2180 MAIN ST, WAILUKU, HI 967931625 (Tel: 8082426464)

NPI Profile Active February 20, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2017

Registered at 1351 TIE CAMP RD, WAYNESBORO, TN 384852861 (Tel: 8659780427)

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2017

Registered at 9529 SARASOTA DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 379232735 (Tel: 8659780427)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN CONTESSA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #3220 in TN)

NPI Profile Active February 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 08, 2017

Registered at 9529 SARASOTA DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 379232735 (Tel: 8659780427)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2017

Registered at 9529 SARASOTA DR, KNOXVILLE, TN 379232735 (Tel: 8659780427)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN CONTESSA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2017

Physician Assistant (License #3220 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 08, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508304684
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 08, 2017
Last Update: September 07, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2001 Gold Ave Se Unit B

Albuquerque, NM 871064199

Phone: 8659780427

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

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