2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1841256609 MD
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BING BEHRENS, MD

Neurology Physician in JONESBORO, Arkansas. 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
227
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
69.4994/100
▼ 14 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.2K
41 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BING BEHRENS, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 227 claims across 61 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4994/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.2K across 41 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BING BEHRENS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 69.4994 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BING BEHRENS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BING BEHRENS, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2006

NPI 1841256609

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

227 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

69.4994/100 13.6006% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Neurology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BING BEHRENS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
69.4994/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 69.4994/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%69.5%
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 69.4994/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BING BEHRENS, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in JONESBORO, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1841256609. 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.

BING BEHRENS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4802E JOHNSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401, with a listed phone of (870) 936-8000. NPI 1841256609 was issued on 04/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHRENS 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 227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $137K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 69.4994/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 55.9087, Cost 59.0893), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

4802E JOHNSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401

Provider Details

NPI 1841256609
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

69.4994
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
55.9087
Quality
59.0893
Cost
80
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BING BEHRENS, 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.

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CLINIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.
JONESBORO, AR

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 BING BEHRENS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BING BEHRENS, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 227 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.

227
Total Claims
$137K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
306
Total Day Supply
8,992
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$132K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
54
Gamunex-C
Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46
33
Zolpidem Tartrate
18
Eszopiclone
16
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
12
Ropinirole Hcl
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 BING BEHRENS, 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

BING BEHRENS, MD's 227 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BING BEHRENS, MD's specialty?
BING BEHRENS, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in JONESBORO, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BING BEHRENS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BING BEHRENS, MD wrote 227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $137K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
What is BING BEHRENS, MD's Medicare quality score?
BING BEHRENS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 69.4994/100 (Quality: 55.9087, Cost: 59.0893). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BING BEHRENS, MD located?
BING BEHRENS, MD is located at 4802E JOHNSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR, 72401. Phone: (870) 936-8000.
What is BING BEHRENS, MD's NPI number?
BING BEHRENS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841256609, issued on 04/21/2006.
Does BING BEHRENS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BING BEHRENS, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
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 BING BEHRENS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BING BEHRENS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Gamunex-C, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BING BEHRENS, MD accept Medicare?
BING BEHRENS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 227 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BING BEHRENS, MD's credentials?
BING BEHRENS, MD's NPI is 1841256609 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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