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BENJAMIN G STEWARD PA-C
NPI 1518917160
Physician Assistant in State College, PA

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
905 UNIVERSITY DR, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801(814) 238-8418(814) 234-2888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Benjamin G Steward Pa-c NPPES

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

BENJAMIN G STEWARD PA-C (NPI 1518917160) is an individual physician assistant in State College, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA051768) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518917160
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN G STEWARDCredential: PA-C
Location Address905 UNIVERSITY DRState College, PA 16801-6626
Mailing Address905 University DrState College, PA 16801-6626 · (814) 238-8418 · Fax (814) 234-2888
Phone(814) 238-8418
Fax(814) 234-2888
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2016
✔ NPI 1518917160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA051768
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.
905 UNIVERSITY DR, State College, PA 16801
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINP33887PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin G Steward Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658369079
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041206000587
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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
45 services43 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
26 services25 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
15 services12 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16801 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

72.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.12
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.13

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

MELISSA ANN WALLACE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
GUILLARD INTERNAL MEDICINE INC.
Internal Medicine
905 UNIVERSITY DR, SUITE 1
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 237-3122
ERIN MARIE GABANY FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
905 UNIVERSITY DR, STE 2
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
DR. DANIEL R PITTS MD
Urology
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
LAUREN B DAVIDSON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
ALLISON M GUILLARD CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
KRISTEN CONNOLLY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418
SCOTT GEIGER MD
Urology
905 UNIVERSITY DR
STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801
Centre County (814) 238-8418

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 Steward's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Steward is 1518917160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Steward located?

Benjamin Steward practices at 905 University Dr, State College, PA 16801. The listed phone number is (814) 238-8418.

What is Benjamin Steward's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Steward enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Steward is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Benjamin Steward affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Steward is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Steward was last updated on August 23, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.