NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1306860804 DO
Verify on CMS → Lawrence Bender, DO
Urology Physician in Richlands, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
305
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Lawrence Bender, DO filed 305 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Richlands, Virginia, prescribing 84% generic.
- 305
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Lawrence Bender, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
305 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
✓
Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Bender, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Bender, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
305 76% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Urology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Lawrence Bender, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding DO credentials at 6719 GOV G C PEERY HWY, Richlands, VA, 24641, with a listed phone of (276) 596-6659. NPI 1306860804 was issued on 07/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 305 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1306860804 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Bender, DO 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.
Clinch Professional Physician Services LLC
Richlands, VA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lawrence Bender, DO - brand share 16.0%
Urology Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 305 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.
305
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 431
- Total Day Supply
- 10,497
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $32K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 15 (4.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 100
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.50
- Gender Split
- 30% female / 70% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Bender, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
54 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
43 claims
- Elmiron 15
Elmiron
15 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
15 claims
- Cefuroxime 14
Cefuroxime
14 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 14
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
14 claims
- Myrbetriq 14
Myrbetriq
14 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 13
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 54 |
| Levofloxacin | 43 |
| Elmiron Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium | 15 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 15 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 14 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 14 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 |
| Finasteride | 13 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Lawrence Bender, DO fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Bender, DO's 305 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bender.
Dr. Nassib Abou Heidar
MD
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Mehrad Adibi
MD
Roanoke, VA
Dr. Joel Alperstein
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Basavlinga Amarkumar
M.D.
Salem, VA
Dr. Mark Anderson
M.D., M.SC.
Charlottesville, VA
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore Virginia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Bender, DO's specialty? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Richlands, Virginia. Credentials: DO.
How much does Lawrence Bender, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Bender, DO wrote 305 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is Lawrence Bender, DO located? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO is located at 6719 GOV G C PEERY HWY, Richlands, VA, 24641. Phone: (276) 596-6659.
What is Lawrence Bender, DO's NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306860804, issued on 07/27/2006.
Does Lawrence Bender, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $32K in brand drug costs.
Does Lawrence Bender, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lawrence Bender, DO had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Bender, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Bender, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Levofloxacin, Elmiron. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Bender, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 305 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Bender, DO's credentials? ▼
Lawrence Bender, DO's NPI is 1306860804 with credentials DO. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.