2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1285048538 MD
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LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in HARTFORD, Connecticut. 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3087/100
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What the federal data shows

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3087/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3087/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
270
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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.

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations — 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 LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2014

NPI 1285048538

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 71% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

MIPS final score

83.3087/100 0.20870000000000744% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Connecticut

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3087/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 83.3087/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 83.3087/100 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.

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).

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in HARTFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285048538. 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.

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 80 SEYMOUR ST # JB604, HARTFORD, CT, 06102, with a listed phone of (860) 751-4601. NPI 1285048538 was issued on 06/15/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEIRA BENCHAYA 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% 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 83.3087/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 72.1678, Cost 56.9026), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 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

80 SEYMOUR ST # JB604
HARTFORD, CT 06102

Provider Details

NPI 1285048538
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/15/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3087
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
72.1678
Quality
56.9026
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD 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.

HARTFORD HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
HARTFORD, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE
NEW BRITAIN, CT
THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL
TORRINGTON, CT

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

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 270 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.

270
Total Claims
$131K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
441
Total Day Supply
12,714
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.25
Gender Split
50% female / 50% 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
Prednisone
71
Mycophenolate Mofetil
39
Pyridostigmine Bromide
35
Gammagard Liquid
Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50
19
Gabapentin
17
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13
Azathioprine
11
Duloxetine Hcl
11

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

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's 270 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MEIRA BENCHAYA.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's specialty?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in HARTFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
What is LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's Medicare quality score?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3087/100 (Quality: 72.1678, Cost: 56.9026). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD located?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD is located at 80 SEYMOUR ST # JB604, HARTFORD, CT, 06102. Phone: (860) 751-4601.
What is LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's NPI number?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285048538, issued on 06/15/2014.
Does LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Pyridostigmine Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD accept Medicare?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's credentials?
LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA, MD's NPI is 1285048538 with credentials MD. 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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