2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1962898080 MD
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BENJAMIN HEAD, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CORDOVA, 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
MIPS score
68.4638/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN HEAD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 68.4638/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

68.4638/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
270
Part D claims, 2023

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BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

68 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 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 HEAD, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2015

NPI 1962898080

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

68.4638/100 14.636199999999988% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alaska

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Alaska providers

Alaska providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Alaska

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Alaska

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
68.4638/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 68.4638/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%68.5%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 68.4638/100 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 HEAD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding MD credentials at 705 2ND STREET, CORDOVA, AK, 99574, with a listed phone of (907) 424-3622. NPI 1962898080 was issued on 04/15/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HEAD 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%. 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 68.4638/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5973, Cost 16.318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

705 2ND STREET
CORDOVA, AK 99574

Provider Details

NPI 1962898080
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

68.4638
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.5973
Quality
16.318
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN HEAD, 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.

CORDOVA COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
CORDOVA, AK
Critical Access Hospitals
CMS CCN: 021307
NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK
CORDOVA, 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).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

270
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
525
Total Day Supply
14,258
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
18 (6.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
53% female / 47% 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 HEAD, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
18
Levothyroxine Sodium
13
Losartan Potassium
12

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How BENJAMIN HEAD, MD fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's 270 claims are below the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Alaska

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in CORDOVA, Alaska. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN HEAD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN HEAD, MD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 68.4638/100 (Quality: 74.5973, Cost: 16.318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN HEAD, MD located?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD is located at 705 2ND STREET, CORDOVA, AK, 99574. Phone: (907) 424-3622.
What is BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962898080, issued on 04/15/2015.
Does BENJAMIN HEAD, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN HEAD, MD had 18 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.7%.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN HEAD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN HEAD, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN HEAD, MD's NPI is 1962898080 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.
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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