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2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1750590915 MD
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Scarborough, Maine.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,070 in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 20 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.1/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Elena Bennett, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.1/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 63
- Part D claims, 2023
- 83%
- 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.
Elena Bennett, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Elena Bennett, MD sits
This provider among thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peers
Across the 820 thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Elena Bennett, MD writes more Part D claims than 55% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 86% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Elena Bennett, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Elena Bennett, 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).
What does the federal data show about Elena Bennett, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
63 51% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.1/100 15 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maine
How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Elena Bennett, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) - 98.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Elena Bennett, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 144 US ROUTE 1 STE 2, Scarborough, ME, 04074, with a listed phone of (207) 396-7606. NPI 1750590915 was issued on 05/22/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 20 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.9%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,070 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1750590915 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/22/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Elena Bennett, 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.
Mainehealth
Biddeford, ME
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 · Typical
Elena Bennett, MD - brand share 17.0%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 63 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.
63
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
20
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 71
- Total Day Supply
- 1,741
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 83% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 27 (42.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.52
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview
How Elena Bennett, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
5,070
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider
Elena Bennett, MD's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 128.
Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Maine
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bennett.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elena Bennett, MD's specialty? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in Scarborough, Maine. Credentials: MD.
How much does Elena Bennett, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Elena Bennett, MD wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 20 beneficiaries.
What is Elena Bennett, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.1/100 (Quality: 86.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Elena Bennett, MD located? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD is located at 144 US ROUTE 1 STE 2, Scarborough, ME, 04074. Phone: (207) 396-7606.
What is Elena Bennett, MD's NPI number? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750590915, issued on 05/22/2007.
Does Elena Bennett, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does Elena Bennett, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Elena Bennett, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.9%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,070 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Elena Bennett, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 20 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Elena Bennett, MD's credentials? ▼
Elena Bennett, MD's NPI is 1750590915 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
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 (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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