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ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in ALCOA, Tennessee. 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
453
Medicare Part D claims · 349 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.2957/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$60.27
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in ALCOA, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 453 claims across 349 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2957/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $60.27 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.2957 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 453 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/19/2011

NPI 1396014437

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

453 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

79.2957/100 3.804299999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.2957/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 79.2957/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.3%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 79.2957/100 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.

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ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in ALCOA, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: FNP. NPI: 1396014437. 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.

ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 266 JOULE ST, ALCOA, TN, 37701, with a listed phone of (865) 984-3864. NPI 1396014437 was issued on 12/19/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENTON 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 453 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 349 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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 79.2957/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74.5598, Cost 63.0925), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

266 JOULE ST
ALCOA, TN 37701

Provider Details

NPI 1396014437
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/19/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

79.2957
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.5598
Quality
63.0925
Cost
92
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP 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.

BLOUNT MEMORIAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
ALCOA, TN

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 ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$60

Largest payer

PFIZER 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 · Generic-heavy

ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 453 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.

453
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
349
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
465
Total Day Supply
4,405
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
223

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 128, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxycycline Monohydrate
78
Methylprednisolone
46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
45
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
31
Lagevrio (Eua)
Molnupiravir
23
Ondansetron Hcl
20
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
18
Amoxicillin
17
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15
Mupirocin
14

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's 453 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's specialty?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in ALCOA, Tennessee. Credentials: FNP.
How much does ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP wrote 453 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 349 beneficiaries.
What is ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's Medicare quality score?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.2957/100 (Quality: 74.5598, Cost: 63.0925). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP located?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP is located at 266 JOULE ST, ALCOA, TN, 37701. Phone: (865) 984-3864.
What is ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's NPI number?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396014437, issued on 12/19/2011.
Does ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Monohydrate, Methylprednisolone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP accept Medicare?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 453 Part D claims and 349 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's credentials?
ELIZABETH BENTON, FNP's NPI is 1396014437 with credentials FNP. 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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