2026 NPPES data Clinical Neuropsychologist NPI 1265433361 M.D.
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LANCE BESNER, M.D.

Clinical Neuropsychologist in ERIE, Pennsylvania. 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
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)
What the federal data reveals: LANCE BESNER, M.D. is a Clinical Neuropsychologist ([object Object]) practicing in ERIE, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 136 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $2.7K across 94 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LANCE BESNER, M.D. filed 2,543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ERIE, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

LANCE BESNER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1265433361

Primary specialty

Clinical Neuropsychologist

Mid-sized

5,728 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,543 190% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 877

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Clinical Neuropsychologist compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Clinical Neuropsychologist share within Pennsylvania

1. Clinical Neuropsychologist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Neuropsychologist share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Neuropsychologist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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LANCE BESNER, M.D. is a Clinical Neuropsychologist provider practicing in ERIE, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1265433361. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BESNER 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 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. 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.

Clinical Neuropsychologist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,728 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

120 E 2ND ST
ERIE, PA 16507

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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.

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.

5,728
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.

Compare Clinical Neuropsychologist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 5,728 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

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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