2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1336312420 M.D.
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Brian Benson, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in Hackensack, New Jersey.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,895 in Otolaryngology 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.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
859
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
87/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$5.4K
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Brian Benson, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 859 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

87/100
MIPS score · +4 vs avg
859
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Brian Benson, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure

87 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Brian Benson, M.D. sits

This provider among otolaryngology physician peers

Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brian Benson, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 76% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 60% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.448.873.297.7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 92Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 15 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 2 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality, percentile: 23Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Brian Benson, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 76 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brian Benson, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Brian Benson, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about Brian Benson, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/09/2008

NPI 1336312420

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

859 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

87/100 3.9 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers
Mental Health Counselor - 6.2%Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist - 5.9%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker - 5.5%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 5.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.4%Pharmacist - 5%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician - 3.1%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Otolaryngology Physician - 0.2%Otolaryngology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Brian Benson, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 87/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 87/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).

Brian Benson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, with a listed phone of (551) 996-2750. NPI 1336312420 was issued on 04/09/2008.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 859 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

20 PROSPECT AVE
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Provider Details

NPI 1336312420
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/09/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

87.0144
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.8477
Quality
84
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brian Benson, M.D. 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.

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Hackensack, NJ

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 Brian Benson, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$5.4K

Largest payer

Acera Surgical, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

859
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,191
Total Day Supply
28,320
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Opioid Claims
24 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
155

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 172, 75-84: 149, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Brian Benson, M.D. 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
Azelastine Hcl
177
Ipratropium Bromide
68
Omeprazole
62
Flunisolide
58
Methylprednisolone
54
Fluticasone Propionate
46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
39
Cephalexin
38
Amoxicillin
27
Azithromycin
27

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How Brian Benson, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

Brian Benson, M.D.'s 859 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benson.

Compare Otolaryngology 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 New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brian Benson, M.D.'s specialty?
Brian Benson, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Hackensack, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brian Benson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Brian Benson, M.D. wrote 859 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 389 beneficiaries.
What is Brian Benson, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Brian Benson, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87/100 (Quality: 81.8). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brian Benson, M.D. located?
Brian Benson, M.D. is located at 20 PROSPECT AVE, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. Phone: (551) 996-2750.
What is Brian Benson, M.D.'s NPI number?
Brian Benson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336312420, issued on 04/09/2008.
Does Brian Benson, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Brian Benson, M.D. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Benson, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Benson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Benson, M.D. accept Medicare?
Brian Benson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 859 Part D claims and 389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Benson, M.D.'s credentials?
Brian Benson, M.D.'s NPI is 1336312420 with credentials 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

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.
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).

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

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