NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1588661417 M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Otology & Neurotology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 334 in Otology & Neurotology 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otology & Neurotology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.
- 20
- Part D claims, 2023
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James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
20 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otology & Neurotology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
20 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri 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 Otology & Neurotology 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).
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D., F.A.C.S. credentials at 1010 OLD DES PERES RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63131, with a listed phone of (314) 729-0077. NPI 1588661417 was issued on 07/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $422 in drug spend.
Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 334 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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 | 1588661417 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otology & Neurotology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., F.A.C.S. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/07/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
20
Total Claims
$422
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 35
- Total Day Supply
- 902
- Generic Drug Cost
- $375
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.74
Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview
How James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.
334
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s 20 claims are below the specialty average of 401.
Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benecke.
Dr. Richard Chole
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Andrew Drescher
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Pawina Jiramongkolchai
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. George Kletzker
M.D.
Chesterfield, MO
Dr. Charles Luetje
MD
Kansas City, MO
Compare Otology & Neurotology 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 Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s specialty? ▼
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.S..
How much does James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $422 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. located? ▼
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. is located at 1010 OLD DES PERES RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63131. Phone: (314) 729-0077.
What is James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI number? ▼
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588661417, issued on 07/07/2005.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 334 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. accept Medicare? ▼
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 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 James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s credentials? ▼
James Benecke, M.D., F.A.C.S.'s NPI is 1588661417 with credentials M.D., F.A.C.S.. 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.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.