Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Hettinger, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Clayton, NC

  • NPI 1144953167
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2196 Nc-42
Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 763-1050
Mailing address
Po Box 5105
Belfast, ME 049155100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 26, 2022
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #0010-12433

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144953167. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,234
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$47,543
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 585 67 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 221 156 $103
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 111 73 $64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 58 58 $134
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 51 45 $32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 48 45 $73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 36 29 $26
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 28 17 $32
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 21 18 $29
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 18 12 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
563
Patients
428
Total drug cost
$4,614
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 150 89 $1,486
Tramadol Hcl Generic 76 52 $429
Methylprednisolone Generic 69 67 $633
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 58 55 $705
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 55 38 $326
Meloxicam Generic 41 32 $122
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 38 31 $177
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 26 26 $237
Gabapentin Generic 24 15 $168
Celecoxib Generic 13 12 $227

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Hettinger's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Hettinger practices Physician Assistant in Clayton, NC.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Hettinger practice?
Dr. Benjamin Hettinger practices at 2196 Nc-42, Clayton, NC 27520. Office phone: 9197631050.
What is Dr. Benjamin Hettinger's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Hettinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144953167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Hettinger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Hettinger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Hettinger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.