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BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner in KODAK, Tennessee. 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
159
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in KODAK, Tennessee, prescribing 87% generic.

159
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

159 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/02/2012

NPI 1326306861

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

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

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).

BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-BC credentials at 946 WINFIELD DUNN PARKWAY, SUITE 107, KODAK, TN, 37764, with a listed phone of (865) 640-5692. NPI 1326306861 was issued on 05/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANTON 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 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. 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

946 WINFIELD DUNN PARKWAY, SUITE 107
KODAK, TN 37764

Provider Details

NPI 1326306861
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP-BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/02/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC 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.

STATCARE INPATIENT LLC
KNOXVILLE, TN

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 · Typical

BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 159 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.

159
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
164
Total Day Supply
3,803
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
17 (10.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.62
Gender Split
42% female / 58% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC 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

BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's specialty?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in KODAK, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP-BC.
How much does BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC located?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC is located at 946 WINFIELD DUNN PARKWAY, SUITE 107, KODAK, TN, 37764. Phone: (865) 640-5692.
What is BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's NPI number?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326306861, issued on 05/02/2012.
Does BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
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.
Does BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's credentials?
BENJAMIN BLANTON, FNP-BC's NPI is 1326306861 with credentials FNP-BC. 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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