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BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD

Family Medicine Physician in SWANNANOA, North Carolina. 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
90
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SWANNANOA, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 90 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD filed 90 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SWANNANOA, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/13/2013

NPI 1801232269

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

90 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in SWANNANOA, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1801232269. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2313 US HIGHWAY 70, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778, with a listed phone of (828) 407-2400. NPI 1801232269 was issued on 05/13/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AIKEN 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 90 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. 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 Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2313 US HIGHWAY 70
SWANNANOA, NC 28778

Provider Details

NPI 1801232269
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/13/2013

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 90 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.

90
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
176
Total Day Supply
4,210
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
47% female / 53% 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
21

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's 90 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AIKEN.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in SWANNANOA, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD wrote 90 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD located?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD is located at 2313 US HIGHWAY 70, SWANNANOA, NC, 28778. Phone: (828) 407-2400.
What is BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801232269, issued on 05/13/2013.
Does BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 90 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN AIKEN, MD's NPI is 1801232269 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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