Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ben Winkes, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Mount Vernon, WA

  • NPI 1144372632
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1400 N Laventure RD
Mount Vernon, WA 982732766
(360) 542-8900
fax (360) 542-8796
Mailing address
Po Box 34703
Seattle, WA 981241703

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 28, 2023
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00039714
Medicaid
WA #1003515

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144372632. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
237
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$7,089
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 62 35 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 52 38 $13
82948 Blood glucose (sugar) measurement using reagent strip 43 20 $5
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 21 19 $26
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 18 16 $51
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 15 11 $8
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 14 14 $281
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 12 11 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Mount Vernon Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,441
Patients
306
Total drug cost
$104,955
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 223 62 $3,012
Metformin Hcl Generic 131 30 $1,468
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 106 21 $87,033
Lisinopril Generic 97 23 $892
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 94 12 $1,387
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 94 16 $1,427
Omeprazole Generic 90 20 $917
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 89 22 $519
Pioglitazone Hcl Generic 86 18 $1,300
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 84 18 $1,626

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ben Winkes's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Winkes practices Family Medicine Physician in Mount Vernon, WA.
Where does Dr. Ben Winkes practice?
Dr. Ben Winkes practices at 1400 N Laventure RD, Mount Vernon, WA 982732766. Office phone: 3605428900.
What is Dr. Ben Winkes's NPI?
Dr. Ben Winkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144372632, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Winkes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Winkes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Winkes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061); Blood glucose (sugar) measurement using reagent strip (HCPCS 82948). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.