NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1710087929 M.D.
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Specialist in New York, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
330
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. filed 330 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in New York, New York.
- 330
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
330 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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 Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
330 78% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Specialist compares to other specialties among New York 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 Bukholts, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 30 W 60TH ST, New York, NY, 10023, with a listed phone of (212) 581-1300. NPI 1710087929 was issued on 09/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 330 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1710087929 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/25/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.. To verify Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
330
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 398
- Total Day Supply
- 11,382
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.02
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Zolpidem Tartrate
Zolpidem Tartrate
51 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
37 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
30 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
23 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
21 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er 18
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
18 claims
- Clonazepam 15
Clonazepam
15 claims
- Alprazolam 13
Alprazolam
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 51 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 23 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 21 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 18 |
| Clonazepam | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 13 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate Er Zolpidem Tartrate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s 330 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bukholts.
Caroline A Borum
Oswego, NY
Kerry Aaron
Fairport, NY
Dr. Bracha Aaronson
SPECIAL EDUCATOR
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Gayle Aaronson
SPECIALIST
New York, NY
Kerly Abad Avila
New York, NY
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 New York medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in New York, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. wrote 330 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. located? ▼
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. is located at 30 W 60TH ST, New York, NY, 10023. Phone: (212) 581-1300.
What is Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710087929, issued on 09/25/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Zolpidem Tartrate, Bupropion Xl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 330 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Benjamin Bukholts, M.D.'s NPI is 1710087929 with credentials M.D.. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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