2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1336569029 MD
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BENJAMIN MEYER, MD

Pediatrics Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 254 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BENJAMIN MEYER, MD filed 3,509 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota, prescribing 85% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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 MEYER, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,509 Top 10% higher than 90% 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 MEYER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MEYER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2014

NPI 1336569029

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,509 360% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics 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 MEYER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 400 E THIRD STREET, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 786-8364. NPI 1336569029 was issued on 04/21/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEYER 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 3,509 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 254 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $416K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

400 E THIRD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1336569029
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN MEYER, MD 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.

POLINSKY MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTER
DULUTH, MN
THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD
DULUTH, MN

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 MEYER, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 3,509 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.

3,509
Total Claims
$416K
Total Drug Cost
254
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,721
Total Day Supply
225,121
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$310K
Generic Drug Cost
$104K
Opioid Claims
36 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
32% female / 68% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 82, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BENJAMIN MEYER, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
260
Lisinopril
151
Rosuvastatin Calcium
133
Losartan Potassium
129
Omeprazole
121
Levothyroxine Sodium
120
Amlodipine Besylate
110
Hydrochlorothiazide
96
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride Irrig Solution
83
Sertraline Hcl
78

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN MEYER, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's 3,509 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN MEYER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN MEYER, MD wrote 3,509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $416K in drug costs for 254 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN MEYER, MD located?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD is located at 400 E THIRD STREET, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What is BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336569029, issued on 04/21/2014.
Does BENJAMIN MEYER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $310K in brand drug costs.
Does BENJAMIN MEYER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BENJAMIN MEYER, MD had 36 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN MEYER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN MEYER, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,509 Part D claims and 254 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN MEYER, MD's NPI is 1336569029 with credentials MD. 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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