2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1760740492 M.D.
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BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.

Surgery Physician in DULUTH, Georgia. 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
247
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Industry payments
$2.4K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. filed 247 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgery Physician in DULUTH, Georgia.

247
Part D claims, 2023
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 FLINK, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

247 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 FLINK, M.D. 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 FLINK, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2012

NPI 1760740492

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

247 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery 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 FLINK, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1760740492. 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 FLINK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3790 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 250, DULUTH, GA, 30096, with a listed phone of (678) 312-6200. NPI 1760740492 was issued on 05/01/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLINK 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 247 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%. 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.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

3790 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 250
DULUTH, GA 30096

Provider Details

NPI 1760740492
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN FLINK, 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.

NORTHSIDE SURGICAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LLC
ATLANTA, GA

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 FLINK, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.4K

Largest payer

TELA Bio, 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.

247
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
328
Total Day Supply
8,513
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
11 (4.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ozempic
Semaglutide
64
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
38
Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
26
Pantoprazole Sodium
24
Ondansetron Hcl
16
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
13
Oxycodone Hcl
11

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

Surgery Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s 247 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in DULUTH, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. wrote 247 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. is located at 3790 PLEASANT HILL RD STE 250, DULUTH, GA, 30096. Phone: (678) 312-6200.
What is BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760740492, issued on 05/01/2012.
Does BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.5%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ozempic, Metformin Hcl Er, Mounjaro. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 247 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN FLINK, M.D.'s NPI is 1760740492 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.
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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