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STEPHEN BENTON PA-C
NPI 1700369501
Physician Assistant in Albuquerque, NM

Active since September 08, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106(505) 272-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2025, Mar 31, 2025, Sep 8, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Stephen Benton Pa-c NPPES

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

STEPHEN BENTON PA-C (NPI 1700369501) is an individual physician assistant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (2021-0095) and active in the NPI registry since September 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700369501
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN BENTONCredential: PA-C
Location Address2211 LOMAS BLVD NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-2719
Mailing Address1160 Vondelpark DrColorado Springs, CO 80907-4019 · (720) 384-3095
Phone(505) 272-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1700369501 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 NM · 2021-0095
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.
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephen Benton 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 ID1951643998
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250529000650
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
19 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87106 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 20

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

GLYNNIS INGALL
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2445
DR. RACHEL ELIZABETH WEMHOFF MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2245
DR. JAMES MAXWELL DECKER AUD
Audiologist
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3535
ISABELLA REITZ-PEREZ MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-4161
LAURA MIGLIACCIO
Advanced Practice Midwife
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE, 4TH FLOOR AMBULATORY CARE CTR
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-2242
DR. KAREN RENEE CRAIG M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-0011
DR. LESLIE ERIN STRICKLER DO
Pediatrics
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-5551
UNM MEDICAL GROUP INC
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
2211 LOMAS BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 272-3200

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 Stephen Benton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Benton is 1700369501. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2018.

Where is Stephen Benton located?

Stephen Benton practices at 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The listed phone number is (505) 272-2111.

What is Stephen Benton's specialty?

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

Is Stephen Benton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Benton 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.

What insurance does Stephen Benton accept?

Health plans from Medica, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Stephen Benton 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.

Is Stephen Benton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Benton is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Benton was last updated on August 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.