Patricia Louise Benedict, N,FNP
Patricia Louise Benedict is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Rensselaer, IN with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patricia Louise Benedict, N,FNP has been part of the Rensselaer medical community since 2009 in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 683dNPPES updated 2024-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
716 S College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978-3083
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 = better3.12%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
203
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,311
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $374k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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.
$682 received from industry
33 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 Patricia Louise Benedict's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 8, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
540 Hospital Dr, Winamac, IN 46996-1173
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Patricia Louise Benedict
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patricia Louise Benedict for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Rensselaer 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 Patricia Louise Benedict
Dr. Benedict is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rensselaer, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 866-0485.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Patricia Louise Benedict
Practice Location
716 S College Ave, Rensselaer, IN 47978-3083
Mailing Address
540 Hospital Dr, Winamac, IN 46996-1173
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