2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1932556826 MD
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BENJAMIN DODGE, MD

Family Medicine Physician in FORT DEFIANCE, Arizona. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN DODGE, MD filed 2,450 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in FORT DEFIANCE, Arizona, prescribing 81% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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 DODGE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,450 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN DODGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN DODGE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2016

NPI 1932556826

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,450 28% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Arizona

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

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 DODGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at FORT DEFIANCE INDIAN HOSPITAL BOARD INC., FORT DEFIANCE, AZ, 86504, with a listed phone of (928) 729-8097. NPI 1932556826 was issued on 05/20/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DODGE 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 2,450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $223K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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.

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

FORT DEFIANCE INDIAN HOSPITAL BOARD INC.
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

Provider Details

NPI 1932556826
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN DODGE, MD 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.

THE FORT DEFIANCE INDIAN HOSPITAL BOARD, INCORPORATION
FORT DEFIANCE, AZ

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 DODGE, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,450 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.

2,450
Total Claims
$223K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,484
Total Day Supply
72,366
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$202K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
34 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 78, 75-84: 44, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BENJAMIN DODGE, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Lisinopril
169
Atorvastatin Calcium
121
Amlodipine Besylate
114
Losartan Potassium
114
Single Use Swab
Alcohol Antiseptic Pads
110
Gabapentin
98
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
95
Furosemide
65
Simvastatin
63
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
59

* 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 DODGE, 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 DODGE, MD's 2,450 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in FORT DEFIANCE, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN DODGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN DODGE, MD wrote 2,450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $223K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN DODGE, MD located?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD is located at FORT DEFIANCE INDIAN HOSPITAL BOARD INC., FORT DEFIANCE, AZ, 86504. Phone: (928) 729-8097.
What is BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932556826, issued on 05/20/2016.
Does BENJAMIN DODGE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $202K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN DODGE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN DODGE, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 DODGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN DODGE, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,450 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN DODGE, MD's NPI is 1932556826 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.

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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