2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1083971980 M.D.
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BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 563 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.3
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. filed 6,252 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas, prescribing 88% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
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.

BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,252 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2012

NPI 1083971980

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,252 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 LINDEN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2300 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX, 75077, with a listed phone of (972) 317-0331. NPI 1083971980 was issued on 04/16/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LINDEN 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 6,252 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 563 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $645K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2300 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX 75077

Provider Details

NPI 1083971980
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/16/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. 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.

HV FAMILY MEDICINE, PLLC
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX

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 LINDEN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.. To verify BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,252 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.

6,252
Total Claims
$645K
Total Drug Cost
563
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,168
Total Day Supply
442,471
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$519K
Generic Drug Cost
$125K
Opioid Claims
55 (0.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
192

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 297, 75-84: 204, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
513
Levothyroxine Sodium
315
Atorvastatin Calcium
281
Olmesartan Medoxomil
178
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Losartan Potassium
167
Lisinopril
156
Pantoprazole Sodium
136
Omeprazole
117
Tamsulosin Hcl
117

* 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 LINDEN, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s 6,252 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s specialty?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. wrote 6,252 Medicare Part D claims totaling $645K in drug costs for 563 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. located?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. is located at 2300 HIGHLAND VILLAGE RD, HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX, 75077. Phone: (972) 317-0331.
What is BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s NPI number?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083971980, issued on 04/16/2012.
Does BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $519K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. had 55 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 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 LINDEN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,252 Part D claims and 563 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s credentials?
BENJAMIN LINDEN, M.D.'s NPI is 1083971980 with credentials M.D.. 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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