NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1609180439 D.P.M.
Verify on CMS → Carla Benson, D.P.M.
Podiatrist in Newton, 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 10,602 in Podiatrist, 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.
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Prescribing volume
116
Medicare Part D claims · 43 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 320
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Carla Benson, D.P.M. filed 116 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Podiatrist in Newton, New Jersey.
- 116
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Carla Benson, D.P.M.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609180439), first enumerated 08/04/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 116 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609180439 · Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1609180439
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-MID 11K Podiatrist
- RX-LIGHT 116
- BOOK-LIGHT 526 in New Jersey
- PHOTO-ENUM Frank Sheaffer · 2010
Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
116 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Carla Benson, D.P.M.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
116 64% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609180439 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | D.P.M. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/04/2010 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Carla Benson, D.P.M. 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.
Refuah Health Center Inc
New Square, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
116
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
43
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 137.333
- Total Day Supply
- 3,788
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.13
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 54 |
| Ketoconazole | 39 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Carla Benson, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,602
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
320
Avg Claims per Provider
Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s 116 claims are below the specialty average of 320.
Nationwide Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Benson, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benson.
One of 526 Podiatrist providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Anthony Acello
DPM
Edison, NJ
Dr. Richard Adler
D.P.M.
Cherry Hill, NJ
Scott Agins
DPMD
Irvington, NJ
Dr. Maarij Ahmed
DPM
Marlton, NJ
Dr. Nafis Ahmed
DPM
Denville, NJ
Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s specialty? ▼
Carla Benson, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Newton, New Jersey. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does Carla Benson, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Carla Benson, D.P.M. wrote 116 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 43 beneficiaries.
Where is Carla Benson, D.P.M. located? ▼
Carla Benson, D.P.M. is located at 125 NEWTON SPARTA RD, Newton, NJ, 07860. Phone: (973) 383-3115.
What is Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s NPI number? ▼
Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609180439, issued on 08/04/2010.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,602 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 320 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carla Benson, D.P.M. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ammonium Lactate, Ketoconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carla Benson, D.P.M. accept Medicare? ▼
Carla Benson, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 116 Part D claims and 43 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s credentials? ▼
Carla Benson, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1609180439 with credentials D.P.M.. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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