Benjamin Thomas Pagano, CNS
Benjamin Thomas Pagano is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Austin, TX with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Thomas Pagano, CNS specializes in clinical nurse specialist, serving patients in Austin, TX in group practice. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Austin area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.37/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6500 N Mopac Bldg.3 , Ste.200, Austin, TX 78731-3282
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Texas.
MIPS Score
202383.37/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better54.1%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-28.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
341
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
473
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,221
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.64M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$701 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin Thomas Pagano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
14 years in practice
Established
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Taxonomy: 364S00000X
Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Benjamin Thomas Pagano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Thomas Pagano for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Austin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin Thomas Pagano
NPI records show Dr. Pagano as active with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 458-8400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Thomas Pagano
Practice Location
6500 N Mopac Bldg.3 , Ste.200, Austin, TX 78731-3282
Mailing Address
6500 N Mopac Bldg.3 , Ste.200, Austin, TX 78731-3282
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