Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton, MD
Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton is a Family Medicine specialist based in Knightdale, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton, MD has been part of the Knightdale medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 54% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1839dNPPES updated 2021-05-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6602 Knightdale Blvd Ste 202, Knightdale, NC 27545-6526
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.6%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina0.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
486
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,364
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $663k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$663 received from industry
30 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 Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · May 9, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200, Morrisville, NC 27560-8442
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Knightdale 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 Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton
NPI records show Dr. Klawiter-Benton as active with telehealth listed in Knightdale, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 747-5270.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michelle Elaine Klawiter-Benton
Practice Location
6602 Knightdale Blvd Ste 202, Knightdale, NC 27545-6526
Mailing Address
2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200, Morrisville, NC 27560-8442
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