2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1811418031
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BENJAMIN FLOWERS

Surgical Physician Assistant in EASTON, Maryland. 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
291
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.3311/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN FLOWERS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.3311/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 291 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.3311/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
291
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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BENJAMIN FLOWERS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

72 10th percentile higher than 10% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN FLOWERS?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2017

NPI 1811418031

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

291 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

72.3311/100 10.768899999999988% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Maryland

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN FLOWERS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.3311/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 72.3311/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.3%
MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 72.3311/100 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.

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BENJAMIN FLOWERS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider at 510 IDLEWILD AVE STE 200, EASTON, MD, 21601, with a listed phone of (410) 820-8226. NPI 1811418031 was issued on 06/28/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FLOWERS 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 291 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.9%. 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 72.3311/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 73.9295, Cost 36.3408), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

510 IDLEWILD AVE STE 200
EASTON, MD 21601

Provider Details

NPI 1811418031
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

72.3311
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
73.9295
Quality
36.3408
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN FLOWERS 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.

SHORE ORTHOPEDICS, INC
EASTON, MD

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 · Generic-heavy

BENJAMIN FLOWERS — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 291 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.

291
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
293
Total Day Supply
2,390
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
151 (51.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BENJAMIN FLOWERS 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
Oxycodone Hcl
89
Tramadol Hcl
46
Prednisone
29
Meloxicam
16
Ondansetron Hcl
16
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
15
Methylprednisolone
14
Eliquis
Apixaban
12

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How BENJAMIN FLOWERS fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN FLOWERS's 291 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN FLOWERS's specialty?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in EASTON, Maryland.
How much does BENJAMIN FLOWERS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN FLOWERS wrote 291 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN FLOWERS's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.3311/100 (Quality: 73.9295, Cost: 36.3408). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN FLOWERS located?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS is located at 510 IDLEWILD AVE STE 200, EASTON, MD, 21601. Phone: (410) 820-8226.
What is BENJAMIN FLOWERS's NPI number?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811418031, issued on 06/28/2017.
Does BENJAMIN FLOWERS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN FLOWERS prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN FLOWERS had 151 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 51.9%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN FLOWERS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN FLOWERS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Tramadol Hcl, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN FLOWERS accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS appears in CMS Medicare data with 291 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN FLOWERS's credentials?
BENJAMIN FLOWERS's NPI is 1811418031. 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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