Derek B Benz , PA-C
Physician Assistant โข Springfield, MO
2725 S Crutcher Ave
Springfield, MO 658043837
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NPI assigned on February 24, 2021; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 3,012 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- J1010 โ Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg: 2,640 service units.
- 99214 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 106 service units.
- 99213 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 85 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
CPTยฎ only copyright 2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Service names are shortened from CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors (CMS data, 2024). CPT notice
See all 9 records in the table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 1,991 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Atorvastatin Calcium โ 141 prescription fills, including refills.
- Lisinopril โ 116 prescription fills, including refills.
- Gabapentin โ 97 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 60 records in the table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 135 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 241. Middle half: 103 to 553.
More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 944 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 229. Middle half: 96 to 567.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 213 in 2021 to 3,012 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2021โ2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2725 S Crutcher Ave
Springfield, MO 658043837
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 2 distinct group names: Cherry Health Center, Llc; Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2020
What Public CMS Data Show
Physician Assistant: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
206 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $25,719 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $17,286 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
4,332 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$157,763 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Industry payments (Open Payments)
Fewer than 11 payment records totaling $142.31 in 2025
Drug and medical device companies must report certain payments to doctors and some other clinicians to CMS, such as meals, travel, speaking fees or research funding.
It shows reported financial ties between this clinician and companies. You can ask your clinician about them.
These records are submitted by drug and medical device companies, and a reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper.
General: payments not tied to research, such as meals, travel, consulting or speaking fees.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper. Research payments can go to a hospital or university for a study the clinician leads, not to the clinician personally. Clinicians can dispute records with the company that reported them.
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025.
Years since graduation
6 years (graduated 2020)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2020 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2021
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, โDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?โ
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Derek Benz has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Derek Benz as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Springfield and Missouri
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 135 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 241. Middle half: 103 to 553.
More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 944 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 229. Middle half: 96 to 567.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 65% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 135 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $15,991. Middle half: $5,876 to $30,846.
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 944 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $16,486. Middle half: $7,632 to $33,529.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 135 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $12,105. Middle half: $4,297 to $21,178.
A higher Medicare payment amount than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 944 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $12,171. Middle half: $5,565 to $25,556.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
More Part D prescriptions than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 124 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 295. Middle half: 68 to 923.
More Part D prescriptions than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 900 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 219. Middle half: 73 to 682.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 80% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO (2024, 124 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $5,369. Middle half: $553 to $67,984.
A higher Part D drug cost than 80% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Missouri (2024, 900 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $2,647. Middle half: $562 to $57,833.
234 active clinicians are listed under Physician Assistant with a practice address in Springfield, MO (1,791 in Missouri).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Springfield
12% of these 234 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
73.1% of these 234 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 1314% from 213 in 2021 to 3,012 in 2024.
- 2021: 213
- 2022: 261
- 2023: 381
- 2024: 3,012
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 112% from $12,139 in 2021 to $25,719 in 2024.
- 2021: $12,139
- 2022: $14,497
- 2023: $23,188
- 2024: $25,719
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 90% from $9,091 in 2021 to $17,286 in 2024.
- 2021: $9,091
- 2022: $10,174
- 2023: $16,024
- 2024: $17,286
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 214% from 634 in 2021 to 1,991 in 2024.
- 2021: 634
- 2022: 1,535
- 2023: 1,867
- 2024: 1,991
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 250% from 1,237 in 2021 to 4,332 in 2024.
- 2021: 1,237
- 2022: 3,260
- 2023: 3,756
- 2024: 4,332
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 587% from $22,966 in 2021 to $157,763 in 2024.
- 2021: $22,966
- 2022: $86,971
- 2023: $168,066
- 2024: $157,763
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) went from $450.32 in 2021 to $142.31 in 2025.
- 2021: $450.32
- 2022: $406.82
- 2023: $864.72
- 2024: $2,461.55
- 2025: $142.31
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 โ December 31, 2025): fewer than 11 records totaling $142.31.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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โ | General | $142.31 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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J1010
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
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2,640 | 30 | $0.35 | $0.12 |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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106 | 83 | $268.08 | $100.52 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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85 | 75 | $163.31 | $71.10 |
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36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
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74 | 60 | $14.40 | $8.65 |
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20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
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38 | 36 | $234.47 | $54.70 |
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G0439
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
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30 | 30 | $270.00 | $101.34 |
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27447
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
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14 | 14 | $1467.90 | $162.90 |
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73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
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13 | 13 | $109.35 | $35.60 |
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72170
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views
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12 | 12 | $63.00 | $16.75 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 141 | 10,890 | $654.87 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 116 | 8,820 | $498.73 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 97 | 4,755 | $1,026.76 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 87 | 7,213 | $361.90 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 87 | 6,220 | $731.78 | 25 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 76 | 4,727 | $716.18 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 70 | 5,580 | $617.65 | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 59 | 4,590 | $226.41 | 19 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Pravastatin Sodium | 56 | 5,010 | $602.92 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 4,380 | $405.91 | 21 |
| Jardiance | Empagliflozin | 53 | 1,912 | $37,871.55 | 12 |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 51 | 2,875 | $211.79 | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Sertraline Hcl | 49 | 3,414 | $222.98 | 13 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 47 | 3,690 | $249.83 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | Albuterol Sulfate | 46 | 1,362 | $1,039.63 | 24 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 42 | 3,675 | $283.83 | 14 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 42 | 3,524 | $595.93 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Trazodone Hcl | 36 | 3,120 | $293.54 | 13 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 33 | 1,950 | $114.47 | โ |
| Farxiga | Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 33 | 1,470 | $28,135.08 | โ |
| Breztri Aerosphere | Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol | 32 | 960 | $20,468.81 | โ |
| Prednisone | Prednisone | 30 | 217 | $32.84 | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone | Methylprednisolone | 30 | 180 | $227.31 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 30 | 2,730 | $306.46 | 13 |
| Atenolol | Atenolol | 29 | 2,146 | $294.79 | 12 |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2025-03-21NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
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.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
I20210310001548
MO
8022424456
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236
Phone: 4178203905
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203
Cherry Health Center, Llc
607 W Battlefield St, Springfield, MO 658074123
Phone: 4178692000
Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities
3050 E River Bluff Blvd, Ozark, MO 657218807
Phone: 4178205610
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Nurse Practitioner (Certified)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Emergency Medicine - Sports Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 2725 S CRUTCHER AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658043837 (Tel: 0000000000)
Registered at 2725 S CRUTCHER AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658043837
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1741 S 15TH ST, OZARK, MO 657219030 (Tel: 4172692215)
Registered at 5100 N TOWNE CENTRE DR, OZARK, MO 657217479 (Tel: 4177305510)
Recorded as DEREK BENZ, PA-C
Physician Assistant (license number reported to NPPES: MO 2021006539)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
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Mailing Address
2725 S Crutcher Ave
Springfield, MO 658043837