2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1386718484 MD
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DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD

Family Medicine Physician in PETERSBURG, West Virginia. 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
27K
Medicare Part D claims · 897 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$571.1
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PETERSBURG, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 27K claims across 897 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $571.1 across 36 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD filed 26,926 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PETERSBURG, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1386718484

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26,926 688% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family 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).

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in PETERSBURG, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1386718484. 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.

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 HOSPITAL DR STE 1, PETERSBURG, WV, 26847, with a listed phone of (304) 257-1944. NPI 1386718484 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENSENHAVER 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 26,926 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 897 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

100 HOSPITAL DR STE 1
PETERSBURG, WV 26847

Provider Details

NPI 1386718484
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD 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.

GRANT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
PETERSBURG, WV

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 DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$571

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 26,926 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.

26,926
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
897
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
46,218
Total Day Supply
1,207,302
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.2M
Generic Drug Cost
$447K
Opioid Claims
1,260 (4.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
912

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.04
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 363, 75-84: 346, 85+: 132

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,020
Potassium Chloride
923
Furosemide
797
Amlodipine Besylate
717
Metoprolol Succinate
712
Losartan Potassium
698
Atorvastatin Calcium
681
Pantoprazole Sodium
680
Tamsulosin Hcl
671
Tramadol Hcl
579

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's 26,926 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENSENHAVER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's specialty?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in PETERSBURG, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD wrote 26,926 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 897 beneficiaries.
Where is DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD located?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD is located at 100 HOSPITAL DR STE 1, PETERSBURG, WV, 26847. Phone: (304) 257-1944.
What is DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's NPI number?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386718484, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.2M in brand drug costs.
Does DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD had 1,260 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Potassium Chloride, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD accept Medicare?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 26,926 Part D claims and 897 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's credentials?
DEWEY BENSENHAVER, MD's NPI is 1386718484 with credentials MD. 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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