Medicare Enrolled
Erika Benfield, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner - Family · Fredericksburg, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Benfield
Erika Benfield is a nurse practitioner - family in Fredericksburg, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Benfield performed 2,035 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Benfield received a total of $2,647 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 152 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Benfield is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$2,647 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗2,035
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
444 | $48 | $125 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
293 | $8 | $15 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
201 | $10 | $88 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
186 | $8 | $45 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
147 | $13 | $107 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
101 | $16 | $108 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
90 | $9 | $81 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
74 | $65 | $180 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
68 | $3 | $29 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
54 | $10 | $91 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
52 | $0 | $27 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
47 | $8 | $76 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 41 | $15 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
35 | $108 | $170 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 31 | $17 | $92 |
| Annual depression screening | 29 | $15 | $33 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
27 | $35 | $130 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
20 | $31 | $300 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, preservative-free A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus, formulated without preservatives, administered in a 0.5 ml dose. |
20 | $22 | $34 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
20 | $30 | $34 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
18 | $9 | $35 |
| Respiratory virus detection test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza viruses. |
13 | $54 | $150 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
12 | $7 | $83 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
12 | $30 | $34 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,647
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $662/year across 4 years
Top 11% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
152
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$538
2023
$533
2022
$787
2021
$789
Payments by company (2024)
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$94
ABBVIE INC.
$79
Exact Sciences Corporation
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$67
Novo Nordisk Inc
$56
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$50
PFIZER INC.
$29
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$23
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 45.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$544
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$279
AbbVie Inc.
$268
Amgen Inc.
$243
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$185
Lilly USA, LLC
$175
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$127
Novo Nordisk Inc
$120
Exact Sciences Corporation
$100
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$94
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$73
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$72
PFIZER INC.
$50
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$42
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$31
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$28
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$17
Top 3 companies account for 41.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BEYFORTUS · Cologuard Collection Kit · EMGALITY · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · GARDASIL · INSPIRE · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LILETTA · MAVYRET · MENQUADFI · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · NURTEC ODT · Otezla · Ozempic · QULIPTA · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SLYND · STEGLATRO · TRADJENTA · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VAXELIS · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Geographic Context
Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
56
County median income
$67,799
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
HILL COUNTRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Benfield is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benfield experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Benfield performed 444 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Benfield receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Benfield received a total of $2,647 from 24 companies across 152 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Benfield's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Fredericksburg?
Benfield's average Medicare payment per service is $23. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Benfield) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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