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2026 NPPES data Clinical Neuropsychologist NPI 1265433361 M.D.
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Clinical Neuropsychologist in Erie, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,734 in Clinical Neuropsychologist, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Clinical Neuropsychologist avg: 877
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.7K
94 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Lance Besner, M.D. filed 2,543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Erie, Pennsylvania, prescribing 95% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- $2.7K
- 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.
Lance Besner, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,543 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
What does the federal data show about Lance Besner, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Medicare Part D claims
2,543 190% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Clinical Neuropsychologist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Lance Besner, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Neuropsychologist provider holding M.D. credentials at 120 E 2ND ST, Erie, PA, 16507, with a listed phone of (814) 459-4459. NPI 1265433361 was issued on 08/10/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,543 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $108K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Clinical Neuropsychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,734 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 877 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 | 1265433361 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Clinical Neuropsychologist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/10/2005 |
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 Lance Besner, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$2.7K
Largest payer
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lance Besner, M.D.. To verify Lance Besner, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Lance Besner, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Clinical Neuropsychologist average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 2,543 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.
2,543
Total Claims
$108K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,810
- Total Day Supply
- 107,878
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $56K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $52K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lance Besner, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
369 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
207 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er 139
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
139 claims
- Gabapentin 122
Gabapentin
122 claims
- Alprazolam 112
Alprazolam
112 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate 111
Quetiapine Fumarate
111 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 96
Duloxetine Hcl
96 claims
- Lamotrigine 92
Lamotrigine
92 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 369 |
| Clonazepam | 207 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 139 |
| Gabapentin | 122 |
| Alprazolam | 112 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 111 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 96 |
| Lamotrigine | 92 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 84 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 83 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Clinical Neuropsychologist Overview
How Lance Besner, M.D. fits within the Clinical Neuropsychologist landscape nationally.
5,734
Clinical Neuropsychologist Providers in US
53
States with Clinical Neuropsychologist
877
Avg Claims per Provider
Lance Besner, M.D.'s 2,543 claims are above the specialty average of 877.
Nearby Clinical Neuropsychologist Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Besner.
Dr. Daniel Aikins
PSYD
York, PA
Dr. Heather Alford
PSY.D.
Glenolden, PA
Dr. Haya Aljoudi
PSY.D.
Swarthmore, PA
Dr. Sara Anderson
PSY.D.
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Sharon Arffa
PH.D
Pittsburgh, PA
Compare Clinical Neuropsychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lance Besner, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D. specializes in Clinical Neuropsychologist and practices in Erie, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lance Besner, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lance Besner, M.D. wrote 2,543 Medicare Part D claims totaling $108K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is Lance Besner, M.D. located? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D. is located at 120 E 2ND ST, Erie, PA, 16507. Phone: (814) 459-4459.
What is Lance Besner, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265433361, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does Lance Besner, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $56K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Neuropsychologist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,734 Clinical Neuropsychologist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Clinical Neuropsychologist provider writes 877 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lance Besner, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lance Besner, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Venlafaxine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lance Besner, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,543 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lance Besner, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lance Besner, M.D.'s NPI is 1265433361 with credentials M.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
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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