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BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP

Nurse Practitioner in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 620 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP filed 2,580 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, prescribing 84% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,580 Top 13% higher than 87% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/04/2019

NPI 1396200341

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,580 138% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Wisconsin

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 BUCHL, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1396200341. 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 BUCHL, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703, with a listed phone of (715) 838-5222. NPI 1396200341 was issued on 02/04/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BUCHL 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 2,580 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 620 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $362K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703

Provider Details

NPI 1396200341
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/04/2019

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 2,580 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.

2,580
Total Claims
$362K
Total Drug Cost
620
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,536
Total Day Supply
161,530
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$315K
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Opioid Claims
61 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 79, 65-74: 231, 75-84: 223, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
124
Levothyroxine Sodium
121
Atorvastatin Calcium
105
Lisinopril
94
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Pantoprazole Sodium
85
Metoprolol Succinate
81
Ozempic
Semaglutide
79
Rosuvastatin Calcium
63
Gabapentin
60

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's 2,580 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's specialty?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Credentials: FNP.
How much does BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP wrote 2,580 Medicare Part D claims totaling $362K in drug costs for 620 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP located?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP is located at 1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54703. Phone: (715) 838-5222.
What is BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's NPI number?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396200341, issued on 02/04/2019.
Does BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $315K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP had 61 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,580 Part D claims and 620 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's credentials?
BENJAMIN BUCHL, FNP's NPI is 1396200341 with credentials FNP. 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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