2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1700488848
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BENJAMIN HOWSE

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in FAIRBANKS, 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
376
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN HOWSE filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in FAIRBANKS, Alaska, prescribing 89% generic.

376
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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BENJAMIN HOWSE's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

376 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN HOWSE?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/13/2020

NPI 1700488848

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

376 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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 HOWSE appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider at BASSETT ARMY HOSPITAL 4076 NEELY RD, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99703, with a listed phone of (907) 361-5172. NPI 1700488848 was issued on 11/13/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HOWSE 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 376 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $38K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%. 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.

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

BASSETT ARMY HOSPITAL 4076 NEELY RD
FAIRBANKS, AK 99703

Provider Details

NPI 1700488848
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/13/2020

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN HOWSE — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 376 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.

376
Total Claims
$38K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
699
Total Day Supply
19,733
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Opioid Claims
28 (7.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
58% female / 42% 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 HOWSE 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
Gabapentin
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
18
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Oxycodone Hcl
14
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

* 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 HOWSE 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 HOWSE's 376 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 HOWSE.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN HOWSE's specialty?
BENJAMIN HOWSE specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in FAIRBANKS, Alaska.
How much does BENJAMIN HOWSE prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN HOWSE wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $38K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN HOWSE located?
BENJAMIN HOWSE is located at BASSETT ARMY HOSPITAL 4076 NEELY RD, FAIRBANKS, AK, 99703. Phone: (907) 361-5172.
What is BENJAMIN HOWSE's NPI number?
BENJAMIN HOWSE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700488848, issued on 11/13/2020.
Does BENJAMIN HOWSE prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN HOWSE's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN HOWSE prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN HOWSE had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.4%.
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 HOWSE prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN HOWSE's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN HOWSE accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN HOWSE appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN HOWSE's credentials?
BENJAMIN HOWSE's NPI is 1700488848. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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