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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1073930988 MD, MPH
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Family Medicine Physician in Alexander City, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 638 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
84.2/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.2/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 6,348 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 84.2/100
- MIPS score · +1 vs avg
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1073930988 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1073930988
- ENUM-MID 2014
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 84.2/100
- RX-MID 6,348
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,856 in Alabama
- PHOTO-FINISH Leigh Costanzo · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Hinkle · this pr…
Hinkle · this provider
84.2 MIPS pts
- Despina Tavlarid…
Despina Tavlarides
84.2 MIPS pts
- Leigh Costanzo ·…
Leigh Costanzo
84.2 MIPS pts
- Norman Grosbach …
Norman Grosbach
84.2 MIPS pts
- Wendy Song · near
Wendy Song
84.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
84 ≥ 42nd percentile 42% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH writes more Part D claims than 75% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 42% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Hinkle, MD, MPH?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,348 86% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
84.2/100 0.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 84.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1073930988 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD, MPH |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/28/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
84.1776
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
77.1007
Quality
70.1581
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH 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 Russell Hospital Corporation
Dadeville, AL
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 Hinkle, MD, MPH - brand share 14.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,348 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.
6,348
Total Claims
$774K
Total Drug Cost
638
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,450
- Total Day Supply
- 393,472
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $625K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $147K
- Opioid Claims
- 193 (3.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 43
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.41
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 90, 65-74: 261, 75-84: 219, 85+: 68
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
300 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
257 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
226 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
210 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
193 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
190 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
159 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
156 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 300 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 257 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 226 |
| Omeprazole | 210 |
| Gabapentin | 193 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 190 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 159 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 156 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 129 |
| Lisinopril | 120 |
* 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 Hinkle, MD, MPH fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's 6,348 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hinkle, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (84.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2014)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hinkle.
One of 1,856 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Bahaa Abdelqader
DO
Mobile, AL
Dr. Sumayah Abed
MD
Hoover, AL
Dr. Charles Abney
M.D.
Tuscaloosa, AL
Dr. Jennifer Abt
DO
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Dakota Acton Jones
M.D.
Fayette, AL
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's specialty? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Alexander City, Alabama. Credentials: MD, MPH.
How much does Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH wrote 6,348 Medicare Part D claims totaling $774K in drug costs for 638 beneficiaries.
What is Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's Medicare quality score? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.2/100 (Quality: 77.1, Cost: 70.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH located? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH is located at 3368 HIGHWAY 280 STE 218, Alexander City, AL, 35010. Phone: (256) 329-7887.
What is Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073930988, issued on 03/28/2014.
Does Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $625K in brand drug costs.
Does Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH had 193 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 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 Hinkle, MD, MPH prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,348 Part D claims and 638 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's credentials? ▼
Benjamin Hinkle, MD, MPH's NPI is 1073930988 with credentials MD, MPH. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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