2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1285752998 D.O.
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BRETT BENDER, D.O.

Dermatology Physician in CLARKSTON, Michigan. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 371 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.6K
117 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRETT BENDER, D.O. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CLARKSTON, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 371 beneficiaries — 20% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.6K across 117 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRETT BENDER, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,001 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)

BRETT BENDER, D.O. 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).

BRETT BENDER, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2007

NPI 1285752998

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,001 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Dermatology Physician share within Michigan

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

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

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 100/100 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).

BRETT BENDER, D.O. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in CLARKSTON, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1285752998. 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.

BRETT BENDER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 215, CLARKSTON, MI, 48346, with a listed phone of (248) 620-3376. NPI 1285752998 was issued on 03/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 1,001 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 371 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 215
CLARKSTON, MI 48346

Provider Details

NPI 1285752998
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRETT BENDER, 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.

MIDWEST CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY PLLC
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

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 BRETT BENDER, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.6K

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, 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 — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BRETT BENDER, D.O.. To verify BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BRETT BENDER, D.O. — brand share 20.0%
Specialty average (est.)

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,001 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.

1,001
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
371
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,186
Total Day Supply
32,457
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$42K
Antibiotic Claims
58

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
38% female / 62% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 133, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clobetasol Propionate
130
Ketoconazole
88
Triamcinolone Acetonide
58
Fluocinonide
55
Tacrolimus
51
Betamethasone Dipropionate
49
Prednisone
49
Dupixent Syringe
Dupilumab
46
Doxycycline Hyclate
44
Fluorouracil
42

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How BRETT BENDER, D.O. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s 1,001 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Michigan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s specialty?
BRETT BENDER, D.O. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in CLARKSTON, Michigan. Credentials: D.O..
How much does BRETT BENDER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRETT BENDER, D.O. wrote 1,001 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 371 beneficiaries.
What is BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
BRETT BENDER, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRETT BENDER, D.O. located?
BRETT BENDER, D.O. is located at 5701 BOW POINTE DR STE 215, CLARKSTON, MI, 48346. Phone: (248) 620-3376.
What is BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s NPI number?
BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285752998, issued on 03/27/2007.
Does BRETT BENDER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRETT BENDER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRETT BENDER, D.O. accept Medicare?
BRETT BENDER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,001 Part D claims and 371 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s credentials?
BRETT BENDER, D.O.'s NPI is 1285752998 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

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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