NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1013310663 N.D., LAC, EAMP
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Acupuncturist in Burien, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,269 in Acupuncturist, 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Acupuncturist avg: 797
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
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Burien, Washington.
- 15
- Part D claims, 2023
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Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
15 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Acupuncturist. Verify directly:
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).
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding N.D., LAC, EAMP credentials at 16122 8TH AVE SW STE D3, Burien, WA, 98166, with a listed phone of (206) 400-7546. NPI 1013310663 was issued on 09/26/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $125 in drug spend.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1013310663 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | N.D., LAC, EAMP |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/26/2014 |
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP. To verify Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
15
Total Claims
$125
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 25
- Total Day Supply
- 750
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $125
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.57
Acupuncturist Overview
How Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's 15 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bender.
Dr. Karim Abdullah
N.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Jane Abel
L.AC.
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Justin Abitua
ND, LAC
Spokane, WA
Dr. Antonio Abolafia
DIPL.OM
Bellevue, WA
Dr. Ronald Ada
L. AC.
Vashon, WA
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's specialty? ▼
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Burien, Washington. Credentials: N.D., LAC, EAMP.
How much does Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $125 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP located? ▼
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP is located at 16122 8TH AVE SW STE D3, Burien, WA, 98166. Phone: (206) 400-7546.
What is Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's NPI number? ▼
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013310663, issued on 09/26/2014.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP accept Medicare? ▼
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's credentials? ▼
Geoffrey Bender, N.D., LAC, EAMP's NPI is 1013310663 with credentials N.D., LAC, EAMP. 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.