2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1871810655 MD
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Benjamin Szpila, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician in St Petersburg, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 4,215 in Vascular Surgery 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
129
Medicare Part D claims · 62 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.4K
53 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Benjamin Szpila, MD filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Surgery Physician in St Petersburg, Florida, prescribing 85% generic.

129
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 Szpila, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

129 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Benjamin Szpila, MD 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 Szpila, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/03/2010

NPI 1871810655

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

129 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor — 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist — 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist — 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Vascular Surgery Physician — 0.1%Vascular Surgery Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Vascular Surgery 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 Szpila, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 960 7TH AVE N, St Petersburg, FL, 33705, with a listed phone of (727) 821-8101. NPI 1871810655 was issued on 05/03/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Szpila 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 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.0%. 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.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 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

960 7TH AVE N
St Petersburg, FL 33705

Provider Details

NPI 1871810655
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/03/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Benjamin Szpila, 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.

Bay Surgical Specialists, PA
St Petersburg, FL

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

Total received

$3.4K

Largest payer

ConvaTec 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Benjamin Szpila, MD. To verify Benjamin Szpila, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Benjamin Szpila, MD — brand share 15.0%
Vascular Surgery Physician average

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 129 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.

129
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
203
Total Day Supply
4,664
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
31 (24.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.10
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Benjamin Szpila, 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
46
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
19
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
13

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

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How Benjamin Szpila, MD fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

Benjamin Szpila, MD's 129 claims are below the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Szpila, MD's specialty?
Benjamin Szpila, MD specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in St Petersburg, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Benjamin Szpila, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Benjamin Szpila, MD wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Szpila, MD located?
Benjamin Szpila, MD is located at 960 7TH AVE N, St Petersburg, FL, 33705. Phone: (727) 821-8101.
What is Benjamin Szpila, MD's NPI number?
Benjamin Szpila, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871810655, issued on 05/03/2010.
Does Benjamin Szpila, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Benjamin Szpila, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Benjamin Szpila, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Benjamin Szpila, MD had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.0%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Szpila, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Szpila, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Szpila, MD accept Medicare?
Benjamin Szpila, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Szpila, MD's credentials?
Benjamin Szpila, MD's NPI is 1871810655 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.