2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1588661417 M.D., F.A.C.S.
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JAMES BENECKE, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401

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

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1588661417

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Missouri

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otology & Neurotology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otology & Neurotology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 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).

JAMES BENECKE, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider practicing in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.S.. NPI: 1588661417. 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.

JAMES BENECKE, M.D., F.A.C.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENECKE 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $422 in drug spend. 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.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 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

1010 OLD DES PERES RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63131

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.

333
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.

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 333 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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