Richard A Prisuta, D.O.

Family Medicine

Richard A Prisuta is a Family Medicine specialist based in Benton, PA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 925-6424Benton, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard a Prisuta, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 38+ years, working in group practice. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,469 Family Medicine providers in PASee all Family Medicine in Benton38+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2124dNPPES updated 2020-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4469 Red Rock Rd, Benton, PA 17814-7606

Fax: (570) 925-5852
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

2.79%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

2.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.2%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

455

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

896

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

15,899

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.84M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 28, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822-4903

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Richard a Prisuta

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Prisuta for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Benton 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 Richard a Prisuta

Dr. Prisuta is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Benton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 925-6424.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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