2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1487767547 MD
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DWIGHT BENN, MD

Hospitalist Physician in LINCOLNTON, North Carolina. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
MIPS score
95.3578/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$34.31
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DWIGHT BENN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LINCOLNTON, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 318 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $34.31 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DWIGHT BENN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.3578 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,017 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)

DWIGHT BENN, MD 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).

DWIGHT BENN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2006

NPI 1487767547

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,017 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

95.3578/100 12.257800000000003% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DWIGHT BENN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.3578/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 95.3578/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.4%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 95.3578/100 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).

DWIGHT BENN, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in LINCOLNTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487767547. 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.

DWIGHT BENN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 433 MCALISTER RD, LINCOLNTON, NC, 28092, with a listed phone of (704) 574-4746. NPI 1487767547 was issued on 08/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENN 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 1,017 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%. 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 95.3578/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2235), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

433 MCALISTER RD
LINCOLNTON, NC 28092

Provider Details

NPI 1487767547
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.3578
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2235
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DWIGHT BENN, 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.

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
CHARLOTTE, NC

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 DWIGHT BENN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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.

1,017
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,510
Total Day Supply
34,523
Generic Drug Cost
$19K
Opioid Claims
52 (5.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
132

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 125, 75-84: 98, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
57
Metoprolol Succinate
47
Prednisone
40
Furosemide
33
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
32
Metformin Hcl
30
Eliquis
Apixaban
29
Amlodipine Besylate
28
Cefdinir
28
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How DWIGHT BENN, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

DWIGHT BENN, MD's 1,017 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DWIGHT BENN, MD's specialty?
DWIGHT BENN, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LINCOLNTON, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DWIGHT BENN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DWIGHT BENN, MD wrote 1,017 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
What is DWIGHT BENN, MD's Medicare quality score?
DWIGHT BENN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.3578/100 (Quality: 84.2235). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DWIGHT BENN, MD located?
DWIGHT BENN, MD is located at 433 MCALISTER RD, LINCOLNTON, NC, 28092. Phone: (704) 574-4746.
What is DWIGHT BENN, MD's NPI number?
DWIGHT BENN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487767547, issued on 08/15/2006.
Does DWIGHT BENN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DWIGHT BENN, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.1%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DWIGHT BENN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DWIGHT BENN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DWIGHT BENN, MD accept Medicare?
DWIGHT BENN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,017 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DWIGHT BENN, MD's credentials?
DWIGHT BENN, MD's NPI is 1487767547 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.
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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