2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1053397703 O.D.
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HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.

Optometrist in EUFAULA, Alabama. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 230 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$73.1
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in EUFAULA, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 230 beneficiaries — 60% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $73.1 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. filed 1,533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EUFAULA, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/15/2005

NPI 1053397703

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,533 496% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in EUFAULA, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1053397703. 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.

HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 138 E BROAD ST, EUFAULA, AL, 36027, with a listed phone of (334) 687-2545. NPI 1053397703 was issued on 12/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENAVIDES 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 1,533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 230 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $286K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

138 E BROAD ST
EUFAULA, AL 36027

Provider Details

NPI 1053397703
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/15/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. 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.

EUFAULA EYE ASSOCIATES, INC.
EUFAULA, AL

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 HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$73

Largest payer

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Brand-heavy

HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 1,533 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.

1,533
Total Claims
$286K
Total Drug Cost
230
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,137
Total Day Supply
58,830
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$258K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
18

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 68, 85+: 24

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
386
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
231
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene Bunod
189
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
117
Dorzolamide Hcl
105
Restasis
Cyclosporine
63
Levobunolol Hcl
55
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
53
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
38
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
31

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

Optometrist Overview

How HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s 1,533 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s specialty?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in EUFAULA, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. wrote 1,533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $286K in drug costs for 230 beneficiaries.
Where is HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. located?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. is located at 138 E BROAD ST, EUFAULA, AL, 36027. Phone: (334) 687-2545.
What is HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s NPI number?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053397703, issued on 12/15/2005.
Does HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $258K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Lumigan, Vyzulta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. accept Medicare?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,533 Part D claims and 230 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s credentials?
HERNAN BENAVIDES, O.D.'s NPI is 1053397703 with credentials O.D.. 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.

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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