2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1205960341 MD
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MONICA BENSON, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in LULING, Louisiana. 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
90
Medicare Part D claims · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

MONICA BENSON, MD filed 90 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in LULING, Louisiana, prescribing 84% generic.

90
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

MONICA BENSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

90 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MONICA 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 MONICA BENSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/14/2007

NPI 1205960341

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

90 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Louisiana

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).

MONICA BENSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 126 POST DR, LULING, LA, 70070, with a listed phone of (985) 785-6204. NPI 1205960341 was issued on 03/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENSON 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 90 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

126 POST DR
LULING, LA 70070

Provider Details

NPI 1205960341
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/14/2007

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MONICA BENSON, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 90 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.

90
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
178
Total Day Supply
5,054
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
11

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How MONICA BENSON, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

MONICA BENSON, MD's 90 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONICA BENSON, MD's specialty?
MONICA BENSON, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in LULING, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does MONICA BENSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONICA BENSON, MD wrote 90 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is MONICA BENSON, MD located?
MONICA BENSON, MD is located at 126 POST DR, LULING, LA, 70070. Phone: (985) 785-6204.
What is MONICA BENSON, MD's NPI number?
MONICA BENSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205960341, issued on 03/14/2007.
Does MONICA BENSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MONICA BENSON, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONICA BENSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONICA BENSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Spiriva Handihaler. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONICA BENSON, MD accept Medicare?
MONICA BENSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 90 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONICA BENSON, MD's credentials?
MONICA BENSON, MD's NPI is 1205960341 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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