Active NPI 1407133986 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Andrew Benson , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Richland, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Andrew Benson, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Richland, WA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2011, Andrew Benson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 888 SWIFT BLVD.

Andrew Benson is affiliated with Spokane Emergency Physicians Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

888 Swift Blvd

Richland, WA 993523514

Telephone 5099464611

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kadlec Regional Medical Center Facility NPI 1972507580

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Richland, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +5.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.2 Yrs

State Avg: 12.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

82 Specialists

Practicing in Richland, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benson (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Richland Specialty Average (9.2 Years) 9.2 Yrs

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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	82	47	$252.00	$69.48
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	34	34	$257.00	$71.68
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	31	30	$1023.00	$105.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	29	27	$553.00	$152.41
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	23	23	$1550.00	$153.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	14	$379.00	$104.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	76	39	$251.14	$66.99
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	44	43	$257.00	$68.59
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	36	21	$379.00	$100.77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	27	$551.93	$146.88
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	23	22	$1550.00	$147.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	16	$252.00	$60.00
99226 Subsequent observation care, typically 35 minutes per day	24	21	$860.92	$85.57
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	22	21	$541.55	$60.60
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	14	14	$1509.14	$149.81
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	14	14	$1013.00	$102.92
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	13	12	$604.00	$59.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	23	23	$1411.35	$152.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	27	27	$1414.41	$150.02
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	19	19	$69.00	$7.37
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	15	11	$325.00	$34.49
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	12	12	$956.17	$102.98
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	11	$592.00	$62.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	32	32	$592.00	$62.15
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	31	31	$1407.00	$146.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	26	18	$586.00	$61.77
99224 Subsequent observation care, typically 15 minutes per day	24	17	$325.00	$33.72
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	15	15	$959.67	$99.69
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	12	12	$588.00	$62.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	35	33	$995.86	$99.54
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	34	29	$561.82	$52.49
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	28	28	$592.00	$62.29
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	25	25	$1435.00	$146.76
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	15	$586.00	$61.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	48	43	$557.17	$51.54
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	48	44	$1000.92	$97.90
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	45	44	$1455.89	$144.17
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	26	$586.00	$60.61
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	28	28	$592.00	$61.26
99225 Subsequent observation care, typically 25 minutes per day	18	16	$592.00	$61.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WA PA 60256517

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Spokane Emergency Physicians Ps

101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 992042307

Phone: 8773462211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Registered Nurse - Registered Nurse First Assistant

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Alexander Ramirez

Pharmacist

NPI 1023606084

Dr. Vanetta Levesque , MD

Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Emergency Medicine

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 10, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 10, 2011

Registered at 888 SWIFT BLVD, RICHLAND, WA 993523514 (Tel: 5099464611)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 10, 2011

Registered at 1911 BROADWAY E, APT A, SEATTLE, WA 981024262 (Tel: 3609295948)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 10, 2011

Recorded as ANDREW BENSON, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 10, 2011

Physician Assistant (License #PA 60256517 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 10, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407133986

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 10, 2011

Last Update: November 10, 2011

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1911 Broadway E, Apt A

Seattle, WA 981024262

Phone: 3609295948

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

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