2026 NPPES data Dentist NPI 1952960619
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ERIC BENFIELD

Dentist in TAYLORS, South 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
66
Medicare Part D claims · 44 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
What the federal data reveals: ERIC BENFIELD is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in TAYLORS, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 66 claims across 44 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ERIC BENFIELD filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TAYLORS, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ERIC BENFIELD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/06/2019

NPI 1952960619

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

66 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Dentist compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Dentist share within South Carolina

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

ERIC BENFIELD is a Dentist provider practicing in TAYLORS, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1952960619. 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.

ERIC BENFIELD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider at 1405 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS, SC, 29687, with a listed phone of (864) 244-3131. NPI 1952960619 was issued on 06/06/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENFIELD 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 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 44 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $318 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%. 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.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 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

1405 BRUSHY CREEK RD
TAYLORS, SC 29687

Provider Details

NPI 1952960619
Specialty Dentist
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/06/2019

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

66
Total Claims
$318
Total Drug Cost
44
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
66
Total Day Supply
441
Generic Drug Cost
$300
Opioid Claims
14 (21.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
39

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
33
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

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

Dentist Overview

How ERIC BENFIELD fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC BENFIELD's 66 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BENFIELD's specialty?
ERIC BENFIELD specializes in Dentist and practices in TAYLORS, South Carolina.
How much does ERIC BENFIELD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BENFIELD wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $318 in drug costs for 44 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC BENFIELD located?
ERIC BENFIELD is located at 1405 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS, SC, 29687. Phone: (864) 244-3131.
What is ERIC BENFIELD's NPI number?
ERIC BENFIELD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952960619, issued on 06/06/2019.
Does ERIC BENFIELD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIC BENFIELD had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.2%.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC BENFIELD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BENFIELD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BENFIELD accept Medicare?
ERIC BENFIELD appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 44 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BENFIELD's credentials?
ERIC BENFIELD's NPI is 1952960619. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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