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2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1891029856 MD
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Hospitalist Physician in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,825 in Hospitalist 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 728 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Gurpal Benning, MD filed 8,939 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, prescribing 89% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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.
Gurpal Benning, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
8,939 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Gurpal Benning, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Gurpal Benning, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospitalist Physician
Medicare Part D claims
8,939 10× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Hospitalist Physician. 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).
Gurpal Benning, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3850 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416, with a listed phone of (952) 993-3400. NPI 1891029856 was issued on 09/23/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 8,939 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 728 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $715K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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 | 1891029856 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospitalist Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/23/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gurpal Benning, 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.
Park Nicollet Clinic
St Louis Park, MN
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
Gurpal Benning, MD - brand share 10.0%
Hospitalist Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,939 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.
8,939
Total Claims
$715K
Total Drug Cost
728
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 19,044
- Total Day Supply
- 558,816
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $560K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $150K
- Opioid Claims
- 358 (4.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 67
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 103, 65-74: 326, 75-84: 233, 85+: 66
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gurpal Benning, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
367 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
349 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
301 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
265 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
255 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
236 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
231 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
216 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 367 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 349 |
| Gabapentin | 301 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 265 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 |
| Omeprazole | 236 |
| Losartan Potassium | 231 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 216 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 184 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 161 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hospitalist Physician Overview
How Gurpal Benning, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.
16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider
Gurpal Benning, MD's 8,939 claims are above the specialty average of 888.
Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benning.
Dr. Yasir Abdelgadir
M.D.
Rochester, MN
Dr. Bariituu Adam
MD
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Azza Ahmed
MBBS
Rochester, MN
Mohamed Ahmed
Saint Cloud, MN
Dr. Oluyemi Ajayi
MBBS
St Cloud, MN
Compare Hospitalist Physician 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gurpal Benning, MD's specialty? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Gurpal Benning, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Gurpal Benning, MD wrote 8,939 Medicare Part D claims totaling $715K in drug costs for 728 beneficiaries.
Where is Gurpal Benning, MD located? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD is located at 3850 PARK NICOLLET BLVD, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416. Phone: (952) 993-3400.
What is Gurpal Benning, MD's NPI number? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891029856, issued on 09/23/2009.
Does Gurpal Benning, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $560K in brand drug costs.
Does Gurpal Benning, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gurpal Benning, MD had 358 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gurpal Benning, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Gurpal Benning, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gurpal Benning, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,939 Part D claims and 728 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gurpal Benning, MD's credentials? ▼
Gurpal Benning, MD's NPI is 1891029856 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.
- 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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