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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1841310950 D.O.
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 841 in Forensic Psychiatry 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
519
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. filed 519 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Salt Lake City, Utah, prescribing 84% generic.
- 519
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- 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 Thatcher, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
519 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. 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 Thatcher, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
519 40% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Forensic Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1020 S MAIN ST, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, with a listed phone of (801) 538-2057. NPI 1841310950 was issued on 03/30/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 519 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1841310950 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/30/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. 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.
Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated
Salt Lake City, UT
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 Thatcher, D.O. - brand share 16.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 519 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.
519
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 521
- Total Day Supply
- 14,032
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $111K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 46.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
29 claims
- Invega Sustenna
Invega Sustenna
26 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
23 claims
- Clozapine
Clozapine
20 claims
- Doxepin Hcl
Doxepin Hcl
18 claims
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
18 claims
- Divalproex Sodium
Divalproex Sodium
17 claims
- Risperidone
Risperidone
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 29 |
| Invega Sustenna Paliperidone Palmitate | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 23 |
| Clozapine | 20 |
| Doxepin Hcl | 18 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 18 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 17 |
| Risperidone | 17 |
| Atomoxetine Hcl | 16 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s 519 claims are below the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thatcher.
Dr. Michael Benson
MD
Provo, UT
Dr. Joseph Dye
MD
Ogden, UT
Dr. Aaron Hunt
M.D.
Provo, UT
Dr. Edward Kelly
MD
Provo, UT
Dr. David Moulton
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Salt Lake City, Utah. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. wrote 519 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. located? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. is located at 1020 S MAIN ST, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101. Phone: (801) 538-2057.
What is Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841310950, issued on 03/30/2007.
Does Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $111K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Olanzapine, Invega Sustenna, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 519 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Benjamin Thatcher, D.O.'s NPI is 1841310950 with credentials D.O.. 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 (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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