2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1922006972 M.D.
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DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.

Occupational Medicine Physician in BELLINGHAM, Washington. 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
What the federal data reveals: DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. is a Occupational Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16 claims .

What stands out: DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BELLINGHAM, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/13/2005

NPI 1922006972

Primary specialty

Occupational Medicine Physician

Niche

2,230 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 605

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Occupational Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Occupational Medicine Physician share within Washington

1. Occupational Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Occupational Medicine Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Occupational Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Occupational Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Occupational Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. is a Occupational Medicine Physician provider practicing in BELLINGHAM, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922006972. 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.

DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3667 BRITTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226, with a listed phone of (360) 671-9835. NPI 1922006972 was issued on 07/13/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENZ 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 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174 in drug spend. 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.

Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 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

3667 BRITTON RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226

Provider Details

NPI 1922006972
Specialty Occupational Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/13/2005

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.. To verify DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

16
Total Claims
$174
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
174
Generic Drug Cost
$152

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.26

Occupational Medicine Physician Overview

How DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 605.

Nearby Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in Washington

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

Compare Occupational Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s specialty?
DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in BELLINGHAM, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. located?
DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. is located at 3667 BRITTON RD, BELLINGHAM, WA, 98226. Phone: (360) 671-9835.
What is DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922006972, issued on 07/13/2005.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
DEBORAH BENZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s credentials?
DEBORAH BENZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1922006972 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.
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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