Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christen Benke, DO
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1649439563
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
12395 El Camino Real, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 921303083
(858) 793-2727
fax (858) 793-2650
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 24, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #2OA9693
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649439563. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
297
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$39,182
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 105 | 74 | $137 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 79 | 79 | $138 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 29 | 23 | $97 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 24 | 24 | $33 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 23 | 23 | $281 | |
G0438 |
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 15 | 15 | $176 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 11 | 11 | $72 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 11 | 11 | $33 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 125 peers in San Diego Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$447
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $173.79 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $75.62 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $45.63 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $38.50 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $33.03 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $22.58 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $20.13 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $19.15 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.56 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
921
Patients
261
Total drug cost
$16,903
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 177 | 47 | $3,108 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 131 | 40 | $2,228 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 75 | 25 | $1,694 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 73 | 23 | $813 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 61 | 21 | $914 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 55 | 13 | $744 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide (Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) | Brand | 48 | 15 | $1,067 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 47 | 16 | $538 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 46 | 13 | $1,885 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 38 | 11 | $618 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christen Benke's medical specialty?
Dr. Christen Benke practices Family Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Christen Benke practice?
Dr. Christen Benke practices at 12395 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 921303083. Office phone: 8587932727.
What is Dr. Christen Benke's NPI?
Dr. Christen Benke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649439563, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christen Benke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christen Benke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christen Benke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.