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BENJAMIN CONTESSA PA-C
NPI 1508304684
Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM

Active since February 08, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120(505) 205-1271 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 7, 2021, Aug 25, 2021, Nov 20, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Contessa Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN CONTESSA PA-C (NPI 1508304684) is an individual physician assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (PA2021-0043) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508304684
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN CONTESSACredential: PA-C
Location Address1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500Albuquerque, NM 87120-3936
Mailing Address2001 Gold Ave Se Unit BAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4199 · (865) 978-0427
Phone(505) 205-1271
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 8, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 7, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1508304684 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · PA2021-0043✔ Licensed in TN · 3220✔ Licensed in HI · PA2021-0043✔ Licensed in HI · AMD-847
Definition
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.
1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500, Albuquerque, NM 87120
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMSA.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Benjamin Contessa Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
92 services88 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87120 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SCOT WILGING PA-C
Physician Assistant
1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120
Bernalillo County (505) 205-1271
LISA MARIE PRICE FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 UNSER BLVD NW STE 500
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120
Bernalillo County (505) 205-1271

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Contessa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Contessa is 1508304684. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 8, 2017.

Where is Benjamin Contessa located?

Benjamin Contessa practices at 1800 Unser Blvd NW Ste 500, Albuquerque, NM 87120. The listed phone number is (505) 205-1271.

What is Benjamin Contessa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Benjamin Contessa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Contessa is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Benjamin Contessa accept?

Health plans from HMSA list Benjamin Contessa as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Contessa was last updated on September 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.