2026 NPPES data Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician NPI 1790052207 D.O.
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ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician in BLUFFTON, 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
638
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician avg: 266
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
51.3087/100
▼ 32 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$390.45
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 51.3087/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

51.3087/100
MIPS score · -32 vs avg
638
Part D claims, 2023
68%
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.

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

51 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. 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 ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2011

NPI 1790052207

Primary specialty

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician

Rare

242 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

638 140% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 266

MIPS final score

51.3087/100 31.791299999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within South Carolina

1. Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
51.3087/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — 51.3087/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%51.3%
MIPS final score (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician) — 51.3087/100 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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ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. is a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider practicing in BLUFFTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1790052207. 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.

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 23 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910, with a listed phone of (845) 815-5454. NPI 1790052207 was issued on 11/28/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENJAMIN 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 638 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $84K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% 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 51.3087/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 21.029), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 242 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 266 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

23 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401
BLUFFTON, SC 29910

Provider Details

NPI 1790052207
Specialty Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/28/2011

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

51.3087
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
21.029
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. 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.

GOULAS EYE
BLUFFTON, SC

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 ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$390

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 · Above average

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 638 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.

638
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,206
Total Day Supply
33,293
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$68K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
61% female / 39% 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
Latanoprost
207
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
87
Prednisolone Acetate
45
Timolol Maleate
42
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
34
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
29
Brimonidine Tartrate
24
Doxycycline Hyclate
14
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
14
Combigan
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
13

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

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Overview

How ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. fits within the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician landscape nationally.

242
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in US
40
States with Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician
266
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s 638 claims are above the specialty average of 266.

Nearby Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s specialty?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician and practices in BLUFFTON, South Carolina. Credentials: D.O..
How much does ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. wrote 638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
What is ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 51.3087/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 21.029). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. located?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. is located at 23 PLANTATION PARK DR STE 401, BLUFFTON, SC, 29910. Phone: (845) 815-5454.
What is ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s NPI number?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790052207, issued on 11/28/2011.
Does ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 242 Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician provider writes 266 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. accept Medicare?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 638 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s credentials?
ERIN BENJAMIN, D.O.'s NPI is 1790052207 with credentials D.O.. 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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