2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1336312420 M.D.
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BRIAN BENSON, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in HACKENSACK, New Jersey. 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
859
Medicare Part D claims · 389 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
87.0144/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$5.4K
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN BENSON, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 859 claims across 389 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.0144/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $5.4K across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN BENSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.0144 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 859 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)

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).

BRIAN BENSON, M.D. at a glance

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

87.0144/100 3.9144000000000005% pts

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

Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New Jersey

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
87.0144/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.0144/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%87%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 87.0144/100 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).

BRIAN BENSON, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in HACKENSACK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1336312420. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENSON 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 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%. 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 87.0144/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.8477), 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.

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 →

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 87.0144/100 (Quality: 81.8477). 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

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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