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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1326306861 FNP-BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Kodak, Tennessee.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
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
- ≥35th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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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 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Benjamin Blanton, FNP-BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
159 87% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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
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%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
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.
210,832
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.
Dr. Benjamin Aaron
FNP-C
Cookeville, TN
Dr. Sandra Aaron
FNP-BC
Ooltewah, TN
Dr. Jessica Abbott
FNP
Nashville, TN
Keshia Abbott
Cookeville, TN
Shelton Abbott
Johnson City, TN
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 210,832 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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