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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1538797659 MD
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Provo, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 841 in Forensic Psychiatry 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.
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Prescribing volume
647
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% 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
Michael Benson, MD filed 647 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Provo, Utah, prescribing 90% generic.
- 647
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
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.
Michael Benson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
647 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Michael Benson, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Benson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
647 26% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Michael Benson, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1300 E CENTER ST, Provo, UT, 84606, with a listed phone of (801) 344-4400. NPI 1538797659 was issued on 04/01/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 647 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $156K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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 | 1538797659 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/01/2020 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Michael Benson, MD - brand share 10.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 647 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.
647
Total Claims
$156K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 815
- Total Day Supply
- 22,882
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $128K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 59.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 29, 65-74: 16, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Benson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
60 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
46 claims
- Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Xl
41 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
35 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
34 claims
- Aripiprazole 21
Aripiprazole
21 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate 21
Escitalopram Oxalate
21 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 20
Duloxetine Hcl
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 60 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 46 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 41 |
| Olanzapine | 35 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 34 |
| Aripiprazole | 21 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 17 |
| Clozapine | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Michael Benson, MD fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Benson, MD's 647 claims are below the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benson.
Dr. Joseph Dye
MD
Ogden, UT
Dr. Aaron Hunt
M.D.
Provo, UT
Dr. Edward Kelly
MD
Provo, UT
Dr. David Moulton
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Poonam Soni
MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Benson, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Benson, MD specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Provo, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Benson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Michael Benson, MD wrote 647 Medicare Part D claims totaling $156K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Benson, MD located? ▼
Michael Benson, MD is located at 1300 E CENTER ST, Provo, UT, 84606. Phone: (801) 344-4400.
What is Michael Benson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Benson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538797659, issued on 04/01/2020.
Does Michael Benson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Benson, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $128K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Benson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Benson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Quetiapine Fumarate, Trazodone Hcl, Bupropion Xl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Benson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Benson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 647 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Benson, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Benson, MD's NPI is 1538797659 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
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
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