2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1063619484 M.D., M.H.S.
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CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.

Dermatology Physician in PHOENIX, Arizona. 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
544
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.5748/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.5748/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 544 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.5748/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
544
Part D claims, 2023
64%
generic prescribing
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.

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

79 27th percentile higher than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2007

NPI 1063619484

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

544 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

78.5748/100 4.525199999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Dermatology Physician share within Arizona

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.5748/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.5748/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.6%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 78.5748/100 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).

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in PHOENIX, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., M.H.S.. NPI: 1063619484. 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.

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D., M.H.S. credentials at 4212 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016, with a listed phone of (602) 263-1200. NPI 1063619484 was issued on 06/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENGSON 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 544 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $850K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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 78.5748/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 61.0452), 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

4212 N 16TH ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

Provider Details

NPI 1063619484
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D., M.H.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/29/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

78.5748
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
61.0452
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. 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.

CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGY PLLC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
DHEW IND HLTH SV HLTH SVS AND MNTL HLTH ADM
PHOENIX, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 544 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.

544
Total Claims
$850K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
557
Total Day Supply
15,276
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$831K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

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
96
Tacrolimus
82
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
71
Triamcinolone Acetonide
49
Fluocinonide
48
Calcipotriene
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
28
Ketoconazole
19
Mupirocin
13
Fluorouracil
12

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

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

CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s 544 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Arizona

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s specialty?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in PHOENIX, Arizona. Credentials: M.D., M.H.S..
How much does CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. wrote 544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $850K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s Medicare quality score?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.5748/100 (Quality: 61.0452). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. located?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. is located at 4212 N 16TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016. Phone: (602) 263-1200.
What is CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s NPI number?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063619484, issued on 06/29/2007.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $831K 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 CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clobetasol Propionate, Tacrolimus, Humira(Cf) Pen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. accept Medicare?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 544 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s credentials?
CHRISTOPHER BENGSON, M.D., M.H.S.'s NPI is 1063619484 with credentials M.D., M.H.S.. 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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