2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1154478956 MD
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MARC BENNETT, MD

Otology & Neurotology Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
264
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.1279/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$634.2
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARC BENNETT, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.1279/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 264 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.1279/100
MIPS score · +14 vs avg
264
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

MARC BENNETT, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

97 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARC BENNETT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 MARC BENNETT, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/04/2007

NPI 1154478956

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

264 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

MIPS final score

97.1279/100 14.027900000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARC BENNETT, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.1279/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 97.1279/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.1%
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 97.1279/100 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).

MARC BENNETT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7209 MEDICAL CENTER EAST SOUTH TOWER, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-6180. NPI 1154478956 was issued on 01/04/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENNETT 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 264 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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 97.1279/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.6458), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

7209 MEDICAL CENTER EAST SOUTH TOWER
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1154478956
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/04/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.1279
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.6458
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARC BENNETT, 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.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
NASHVILLE, TN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 440039

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 MARC BENNETT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$634

Largest payer

Oticon Medical, LLC

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 · Typical

MARC BENNETT, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 264 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.

264
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
452
Total Day Supply
11,739
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
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.

What MARC BENNETT, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid
42
Ofloxacin
39
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
22
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
19
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth
17
Azelastine Hcl
15
Diazepam
13

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How MARC BENNETT, MD fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

MARC BENNETT, MD's 264 claims are below the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARC BENNETT, MD's specialty?
MARC BENNETT, MD specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARC BENNETT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARC BENNETT, MD wrote 264 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
What is MARC BENNETT, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARC BENNETT, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.1279/100 (Quality: 85.6458). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARC BENNETT, MD located?
MARC BENNETT, MD is located at 7209 MEDICAL CENTER EAST SOUTH TOWER, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-6180.
What is MARC BENNETT, MD's NPI number?
MARC BENNETT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154478956, issued on 01/04/2007.
Does MARC BENNETT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARC BENNETT, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARC BENNETT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARC BENNETT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, Ofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARC BENNETT, MD accept Medicare?
MARC BENNETT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 264 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARC BENNETT, MD's credentials?
MARC BENNETT, MD's NPI is 1154478956 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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