2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1225697139 MD
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BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD

Neurology Physician in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$1.8K
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 63 claims across 17 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.8K across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2019

NPI 1225697139

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Neurology Physician share within Louisiana

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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 SIMPSON, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225697139. 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 SIMPSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121, with a listed phone of (504) 842-3980. NPI 1225697139 was issued on 06/13/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SIMPSON 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 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Provider Details

NPI 1225697139
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BENJAMIN SIMPSON, 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.

ACCESS TELECARE CALIFORNIA PC
REDLANDS, CA
ACCESS TELECARE PLLC
CLAYMONT, DE
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 SIMPSON, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

NEUROPACE, 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.

63
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
2,850
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
12

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's specialty?
BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD located?
BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-3980.
What is BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's NPI number?
BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225697139, issued on 06/13/2019.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD accept Medicare?
BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's credentials?
BENJAMIN SIMPSON, MD's NPI is 1225697139 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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