Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Whiting, IN
- NPI 1255389573
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1534 119Th St
Whiting, IN 463941733
(219) 659-1222
fax (219) 659-0428
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 23, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01045436
- Medicaid
- IN #200119410A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255389573. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,156
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$309,263
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 1,142 | 230 | $58 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 591 | 266 | $83 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 412 | 67 | $111 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 229 | 227 | $77 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 223 | 223 | $24 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 216 | 216 | $17 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 214 | 214 | $118 | |
82947 |
Blood glucose (sugar) level | 200 | 82 | $4 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 157 | 43 | $74 | |
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 157 | 57 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Whiting Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$821
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 15 | $451.98 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 6 | $223.37 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $114.30 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $17.64 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $14.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
5,346
Patients
1,312
Total drug cost
$171,902
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 823 | 208 | $9,440 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 562 | 130 | $6,945 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 471 | 119 | $5,612 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 398 | 88 | $5,288 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 369 | 84 | $2,472 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 361 | 94 | $3,031 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 314 | 70 | $2,380 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 310 | 75 | $1,998 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 285 | 67 | $7,130 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 274 | 82 | $2,468 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko practices Internal Medicine Physician in Whiting, IN.
Where does Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko practice?
Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko practices at 1534 119Th St, Whiting, IN 463941733. Office phone: 2196591222.
What is Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko's NPI?
Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255389573, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Benchik-Abrinko commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.