2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1740513258 D.M.D.
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Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.

Dentist in Richland, Washington. 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
75
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$34.97
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. filed 75 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in Richland, Washington.

75
Part D claims, 2023
$34.97
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 Walker, D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

75 0th percentile higher than 0% 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

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

What does the federal data show about Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2009

NPI 1740513258

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

75 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Dentist share within Washington

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — 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 Walker, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 750 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY STE 3, Richland, WA, 99352, with a listed phone of (509) 946-4848. NPI 1740513258 was issued on 09/15/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Walker 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 75 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

750 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY STE 3
Richland, WA 99352

Provider Details

NPI 1740513258
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2009

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 Walker, D.M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$35

Largest payer

Straumann USA LLC

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 — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.. To verify Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

75
Total Claims
$305
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
75
Total Day Supply
462
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$305
Antibiotic Claims
69

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
53

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

Dentist Overview

How Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s 75 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Washington

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

Compare Dentist 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 Washington medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Dentist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s specialty?
Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. specializes in Dentist and practices in Richland, Washington. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. wrote 75 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305 in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. located?
Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. is located at 750 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY STE 3, Richland, WA, 99352. Phone: (509) 946-4848.
What is Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s NPI number?
Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740513258, issued on 09/15/2009.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. accept Medicare?
Benjamin Walker, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 75 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s credentials?
Benjamin Walker, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1740513258 with credentials D.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

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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