2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1760477061 D.O.
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BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 243 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Industry payments
$31.65
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 243 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $31.65 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. filed 10,056 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2005

NPI 1760477061

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,056 107% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 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 LESSIG, D.O. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1760477061. 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 LESSIG, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 212 COMMONS WAY, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755, with a listed phone of (732) 281-2700. NPI 1760477061 was issued on 09/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LESSIG 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 10,056 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 243 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $883K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

212 COMMONS WAY
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Provider Details

NPI 1760477061
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. 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.

ATLANTICARE PHYSICIAN GROUP PA
TUCKERTON, NJ

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 LESSIG, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$32

Largest payer

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

10,056
Total Claims
$883K
Total Drug Cost
243
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,068
Total Day Supply
235,355
Generic Drug Cost
$326K
Opioid Claims
274 (2.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
137

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.94
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 67, 75-84: 67, 85+: 83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
624
Levothyroxine Sodium
421
Amlodipine Besylate
358
Sertraline Hcl
308
Eliquis
Apixaban
288
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
245
Divalproex Sodium
242
Metoprolol Succinate
197
Duloxetine Hcl
190
Metoprolol Tartrate
188

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s 10,056 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LESSIG.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in TOMS RIVER, New Jersey. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. wrote 10,056 Medicare Part D claims totaling $883K in drug costs for 243 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. located?
BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. is located at 212 COMMONS WAY, TOMS RIVER, NJ, 08755. Phone: (732) 281-2700.
What is BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760477061, issued on 09/13/2005.
Does BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. had 274 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,056 Part D claims and 243 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN LESSIG, D.O.'s NPI is 1760477061 with credentials D.O.. 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.

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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