NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1821064536 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in St Louis Park, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,125 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 425 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. filed 4,893 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Medicine Physician in St Louis Park, Minnesota, prescribing 90% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥93rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1821064536), first enumerated 02/23/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,893 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1821064536 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1821064536
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 4,893
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,876 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Christopher Teague · 2006
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,893 ≥ 93rd percentile 93% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Benjamin Pofahl, 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 Pofahl, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,893 39% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821064536 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/23/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Pofahl, 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.
Park Nicollet Clinic
Maple Grove, 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 · Generic-heavy
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,893 2024 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 2024.
4,893
Total Claims
$395K
Total Drug Cost
425
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 12,503
- Total Day Supply
- 370,799
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $318K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $75K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 25
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.00
- Gender Split
- 19% female / 81% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 154, 85+: 37
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
680 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
340 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
323 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 199
Tamsulosin Hcl
199 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 195
Metoprolol Succinate
195 claims
- Losartan Potassium 185
Losartan Potassium
185 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 155
Hydrochlorothiazide
155 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er 152
Metformin Hcl Er
152 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 680 |
| Lisinopril | 340 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 323 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 199 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 195 |
| Losartan Potassium | 185 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 155 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 152 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 148 |
| Omeprazole | 138 |
* 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 Pofahl, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
150,125
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,519
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s 4,893 claims are above the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pofahl, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pofahl.
One of 3,876 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Allison Aase
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Lise Aasheim
M.D.
Albert Lea, MN
Dr. Cherry Abary
D.O.
Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Jihan Abbott
D.O.
Woodbury, MN
Mona Abdel-Bary
MBBCH
Fridley, MN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. wrote 4,893 Medicare Part D claims totaling $395K in drug costs for 425 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. located? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. is located at 3850 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, St Louis Park, MN, 55416. Phone: (952) 993-3400.
What is Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821064536, issued on 02/23/2006.
Does Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
Does Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,125 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,893 Part D claims and 425 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Benjamin Pofahl, M.D.'s NPI is 1821064536 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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