2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1255332458 DPM
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JEFFREY BENZING, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist in BAY ST LOUIS, Mississippi. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 294 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Industry payments
$77.24
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JEFFREY BENZING, DPM filed 1,148 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in BAY ST LOUIS, Mississippi.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
$77.24
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,148 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JEFFREY BENZING, DPM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1255332458

Primary specialty

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Niche

1,519 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,148 236% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 342

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Mississippi

1. Foot Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist share within Mississippi

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot Surgery Podiatrist) — 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).

JEFFREY BENZING, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 202A DRINKWATER RD, BAY ST LOUIS, MS, 39520, with a listed phone of (228) 467-2878. NPI 1255332458 was issued on 08/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENZING 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 1,148 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 294 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%. 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.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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

202A DRINKWATER RD
BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520

Provider Details

NPI 1255332458
Specialty Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFREY BENZING, DPM 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.

OCHSNER MISSISSIPPI, LLC
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS

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 JEFFREY BENZING, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$77

Largest payer

Organogenesis 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,148
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
294
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,302
Total Day Supply
31,027
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Opioid Claims
101 (8.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
221

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 64, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 83, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JEFFREY BENZING, DPM prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
315
Diclofenac Sodium
115
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
78
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
64
Meloxicam
59
Pregabalin
58
Ondansetron Hcl
53
Allopurinol
41
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
39
Doxycycline Hyclate
35

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

Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How JEFFREY BENZING, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's 1,148 claims are above the specialty average of 342.

Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Mississippi

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

Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's specialty?
JEFFREY BENZING, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in BAY ST LOUIS, Mississippi. Credentials: DPM.
How much does JEFFREY BENZING, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY BENZING, DPM wrote 1,148 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 294 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY BENZING, DPM located?
JEFFREY BENZING, DPM is located at 202A DRINKWATER RD, BAY ST LOUIS, MS, 39520. Phone: (228) 467-2878.
What is JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's NPI number?
JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255332458, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does JEFFREY BENZING, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, JEFFREY BENZING, DPM had 101 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY BENZING, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Diclofenac Sodium, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY BENZING, DPM accept Medicare?
JEFFREY BENZING, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,148 Part D claims and 294 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's credentials?
JEFFREY BENZING, DPM's NPI is 1255332458 with credentials DPM. 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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