2026 NPPES data Radiation Oncology Physician NPI 1417248501
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BENJAMIN HINTON

Radiation Oncology Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
106
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Radiation Oncology Physician avg: 186
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1001/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$72.07
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN HINTON is a Radiation Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 106 claims across 68 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $72.07 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN HINTON reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1001 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 106 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 HINTON 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 HINTON at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2011

NPI 1417248501

Primary specialty

Radiation Oncology Physician

Mid-sized

6,018 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

106 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 186

MIPS final score

93.1001/100 10.000100000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Radiation Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Radiation Oncology Physician share within Alabama

1. Radiation Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Radiation Oncology Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BENJAMIN HINTON's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Radiation Oncology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.1001/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 93.1001/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.1%
MIPS final score (Radiation Oncology Physician) — 93.1001/100 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 HINTON is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1417248501. 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 HINTON appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Radiation Oncology Physician provider at 840 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213, with a listed phone of (205) 592-5135. NPI 1417248501 was issued on 04/25/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HINTON 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 106 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%. 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 93.1001/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.0821), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Radiation Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,018 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 186 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

840 MONTCLAIR RD
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213

Provider Details

NPI 1417248501
Specialty Radiation Oncology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN HINTON 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.

CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CORPORATION
★★★☆☆ 3/5
STARKVILLE, MS
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 250067
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
TUPELO, MS

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 HINTON. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$72

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN HINTON — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 106 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.

106
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
113
Total Day Supply
2,242
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
13 (12.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
32% female / 68% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
17
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
14
Ondansetron Hcl
13
Dexamethasone
12

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

Radiation Oncology Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN HINTON fits within the Radiation Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

6,018
Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Radiation Oncology Physician
186
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN HINTON's 106 claims are below the specialty average of 186.

Nearby Radiation Oncology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Radiation Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN HINTON's specialty?
BENJAMIN HINTON specializes in Radiation Oncology Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.
How much does BENJAMIN HINTON prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN HINTON wrote 106 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
What is BENJAMIN HINTON's Medicare quality score?
BENJAMIN HINTON has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1001/100 (Quality: 83.0821). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BENJAMIN HINTON located?
BENJAMIN HINTON is located at 840 MONTCLAIR RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35213. Phone: (205) 592-5135.
What is BENJAMIN HINTON's NPI number?
BENJAMIN HINTON's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417248501, issued on 04/25/2011.
Does BENJAMIN HINTON prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN HINTON's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN HINTON prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN HINTON had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.3%.
How many Radiation Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,018 Radiation Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Radiation Oncology Physician provider writes 186 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN HINTON prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN HINTON's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Lidocaine Hcl Viscous, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN HINTON accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN HINTON appears in CMS Medicare data with 106 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN HINTON's credentials?
BENJAMIN HINTON's NPI is 1417248501. 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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