Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Benjamin Hettinger
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Benjamin Austin Hettinger, PA-C practices in Clayton, NC. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 814 services to 448 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 763-1050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2196 NC-42
Clayton, NC 27520
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
814 services · 448 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
93 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
29 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
19 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
14 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
14 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
13 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
11 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
364 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
130 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Clayton 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hettinger?
Dr. Hettinger is a physician assistant in Clayton, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hettinger's address?
Dr. Hettinger is listed at 2196 NC-42, Clayton, NC 27520. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hettinger?
The number on file is (919) 763-1050. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hettinger?
Dr. Hettinger's National Provider Identifier is 1144953167. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Hettinger train?
Dr. Hettinger attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hettinger have?
Dr. Hettinger has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hettinger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hettinger performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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