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LAUREN BENDER, PA-C

Physician Assistant in SAINT MARYS, Ohio. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 385 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
92.2344/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.64
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN BENDER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in SAINT MARYS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 385 beneficiaries — 21% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2344/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $16.64 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 92.2344/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,644 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

92.2344/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$16.64
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.

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 32% higher than 68% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2018

NPI 1689173312

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,644 108% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

92.2344/100 9.1344% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Physician Assistant share within Ohio

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Ohio

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
92.2344/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 92.2344/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%92.2%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 92.2344/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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LAUREN BENDER, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in SAINT MARYS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1689173312. 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.

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1050 E GREENVILLE RD, SAINT MARYS, OH, 45885, with a listed phone of (419) 394-3331. NPI 1689173312 was issued on 02/08/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 1,644 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 385 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $430K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 92.2344/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 77.448), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

1050 E GREENVILLE RD
SAINT MARYS, OH 45885

Provider Details

NPI 1689173312
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

92.2344
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
77.448
Cost
96
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BENDER, PA-C 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.

DERMATOLOGISTS OF SOUTHWESTERN OHIO, LLC
SAINT MARYS, OH
WHEATLAND DERMATOLOGY, LLC
ST. MARYS, OH

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 LAUREN BENDER, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES 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 — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAUREN BENDER, PA-C. To verify LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 1,644 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.

1,644
Total Claims
$430K
Total Drug Cost
385
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,387
Total Day Supply
131,072
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$392K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
43% female / 57% 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Eliquis
Apixaban
180
Metoprolol Succinate
170
Amlodipine Besylate
98
Carvedilol
85
Rosuvastatin Calcium
81
Lisinopril
71
Ezetimibe
62
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
58
Losartan Potassium
51

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How LAUREN BENDER, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's 1,644 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's specialty?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in SAINT MARYS, Ohio. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does LAUREN BENDER, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BENDER, PA-C wrote 1,644 Medicare Part D claims totaling $430K in drug costs for 385 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 92.2344/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 77.448). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN BENDER, PA-C located?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C is located at 1050 E GREENVILLE RD, SAINT MARYS, OH, 45885. Phone: (419) 394-3331.
What is LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's NPI number?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689173312, issued on 02/08/2018.
Does LAUREN BENDER, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $392K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BENDER, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BENDER, PA-C accept Medicare?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,644 Part D claims and 385 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's credentials?
LAUREN BENDER, PA-C's NPI is 1689173312 with credentials PA-C. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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