2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1053375949 M.D.
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LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.

Gynecology Physician in RALEIGH, North Carolina. 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
240
Medicare Part D claims · 67 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.28
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 240 claims across 67 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.28 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. filed 240 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RALEIGH, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2006

NPI 1053375949

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

240 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Gynecology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gynecology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecology Physician) — 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).

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in RALEIGH, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1053375949. 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.

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2304 WESVILL CT, RALEIGH, NC, 27607, with a listed phone of (919) 782-6700. NPI 1053375949 was issued on 04/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENAVIDES 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 240 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 67 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

2304 WESVILL CT
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Provider Details

NPI 1053375949
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2006

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 LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 240 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.

240
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
67
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
467
Total Day Supply
13,154
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$12K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.59
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Estradiol
69
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
28
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
13
Sertraline Hcl
12
Progesterone
"Progesterone
N/A

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s 240 claims are below the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENAVIDES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s specialty?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in RALEIGH, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. wrote 240 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 67 beneficiaries.
Where is LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. located?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. is located at 2304 WESVILL CT, RALEIGH, NC, 27607. Phone: (919) 782-6700.
What is LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s NPI number?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053375949, issued on 04/17/2006.
Does LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Valacyclovir, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. accept Medicare?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 240 Part D claims and 67 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s credentials?
LORENA BENAVIDES, M.D.'s NPI is 1053375949 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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