2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1700146081 MD
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ALAN BENEZE, MD

Hospitalist Physician in LA JOLLA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
183
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888

What the federal data shows

ALAN BENEZE, MD filed 183 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in LA JOLLA, California.

183
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ALAN BENEZE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

183 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ALAN BENEZE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ALAN BENEZE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2012

NPI 1700146081

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

183 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in California

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Hospitalist Physician share within California

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospitalist Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospitalist Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALAN BENEZE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 554-3200. NPI 1700146081 was issued on 05/21/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENEZE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 183 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1700146081
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/21/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALAN BENEZE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SCRIPPS HEALTH
LA JOLLA, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ALAN BENEZE, MD. To verify ALAN BENEZE, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

183
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
222
Total Day Supply
4,527
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
22 (12.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.02
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ALAN BENEZE, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ALAN BENEZE, MD's 183 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENEZE.

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALAN BENEZE, MD's specialty?
ALAN BENEZE, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LA JOLLA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALAN BENEZE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALAN BENEZE, MD wrote 183 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is ALAN BENEZE, MD located?
ALAN BENEZE, MD is located at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 554-3200.
What is ALAN BENEZE, MD's NPI number?
ALAN BENEZE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700146081, issued on 05/21/2012.
Does ALAN BENEZE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALAN BENEZE, MD had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.0%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALAN BENEZE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALAN BENEZE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALAN BENEZE, MD accept Medicare?
ALAN BENEZE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 183 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALAN BENEZE, MD's credentials?
ALAN BENEZE, MD's NPI is 1700146081 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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