2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1740556992 M.D.
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BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. 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
17
Medicare Part D claims · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
MIPS score
95.2754/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$67.55
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 17 claims . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.2754/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $67.55 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.2754 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 17 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2012

NPI 1740556992

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

95.2754/100 12.17540000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Alaska

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.2754/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 95.2754/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.3%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 95.2754/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 EKSTROM, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in ANCHORAGE, Alaska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1740556992. 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 EKSTROM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508, with a listed phone of (907) 339-4650. NPI 1740556992 was issued on 03/31/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EKSTROM 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 17 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.2754/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8123), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240
ANCHORAGE, AK 99508

Provider Details

NPI 1740556992
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

95.2754
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8123
Quality
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. 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.

NEUROVERSION
ANCHORAGE, AK
PROVIDENCE ANCHORAGE ANESTHESIA MEDICAL GROUP PC
ANCHORAGE, AK

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$68

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

17
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17
Total Day Supply
381

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.58

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s 17 claims are below the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in ANCHORAGE, Alaska. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. wrote 17 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.2754/100 (Quality: 81.8123). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. is located at 2925 DEBARR ROAD ST 240, ANCHORAGE, AK, 99508. Phone: (907) 339-4650.
What is BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740556992, issued on 03/31/2012.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 17 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN EKSTROM, M.D.'s NPI is 1740556992 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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