2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1316400724 CRNP
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ALISON BENKO, CRNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in SALISBURY, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 408 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ALISON BENKO, CRNP filed 2,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in SALISBURY, Maryland, prescribing 92% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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.

ALISON BENKO, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,304 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about ALISON BENKO, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/11/2019

NPI 1316400724

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,304 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ALISON BENKO, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 2604 OLD OCEAN CITY RD, SALISBURY, MD, 21804, with a listed phone of (410) 742-8732. NPI 1316400724 was issued on 04/11/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENKO 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 2,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 408 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $103K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.9%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

2604 OLD OCEAN CITY RD
SALISBURY, MD 21804

Provider Details

NPI 1316400724
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/11/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ALISON BENKO, CRNP 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.

COASTAL HOSPICE INC
SALISBURY, MD
COMPASS REGIONAL HOSPICE INC.
CENTREVILLE, MD
TIDALHEALTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC
SALISBURY, MD
UMMS AMBULATORY CARE LLC
EASTON, MD

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ALISON BENKO, CRNP — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 2,304 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,304
Total Claims
$103K
Total Drug Cost
408
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,430
Total Day Supply
51,310
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$64K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
551 (23.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
109

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 69, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 106, 85+: 73

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ALISON BENKO, CRNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
262
Levothyroxine Sodium
99
Methadone Hcl
87
Gabapentin
73
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
66
Alprazolam
63
Trazodone Hcl
50
Metoprolol Succinate
46
Prednisone
45
Tamsulosin Hcl
43

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ALISON BENKO, CRNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

ALISON BENKO, CRNP's 2,304 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALISON BENKO, CRNP's specialty?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in SALISBURY, Maryland. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does ALISON BENKO, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALISON BENKO, CRNP wrote 2,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $103K in drug costs for 408 beneficiaries.
Where is ALISON BENKO, CRNP located?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP is located at 2604 OLD OCEAN CITY RD, SALISBURY, MD, 21804. Phone: (410) 742-8732.
What is ALISON BENKO, CRNP's NPI number?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316400724, issued on 04/11/2019.
Does ALISON BENKO, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $64K in brand drug costs.
Does ALISON BENKO, CRNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALISON BENKO, CRNP had 551 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.9%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALISON BENKO, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALISON BENKO, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Levothyroxine Sodium, Methadone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALISON BENKO, CRNP accept Medicare?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,304 Part D claims and 408 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALISON BENKO, CRNP's credentials?
ALISON BENKO, CRNP's NPI is 1316400724 with credentials CRNP. 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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