2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1184696148 MD
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REX BIEDENBENDER, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 435 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: REX BIEDENBENDER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 435 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: REX BIEDENBENDER, MD filed 9,966 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2006

NPI 1184696148

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,966 124% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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).

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1184696148. 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.

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4624 MISTRAL LN, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23456, with a listed phone of (757) 303-6023. NPI 1184696148 was issued on 02/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BIEDENBENDER 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 9,966 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 435 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $734K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 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

4624 MISTRAL LN
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456

Provider Details

NPI 1184696148
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where REX BIEDENBENDER, 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.

LEGACY CARE ACO LLC
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
LEGACY CARE LLC
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 9,966 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.

9,966
Total Claims
$734K
Total Drug Cost
435
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,016
Total Day Supply
221,058
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$478K
Generic Drug Cost
$255K
Opioid Claims
407 (4.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
280

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.84
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 114, 75-84: 137, 85+: 130

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
469
Atorvastatin Calcium
415
Amlodipine Besylate
331
Gabapentin
323
Trazodone Hcl
274
Furosemide
247
Oxycodone Hcl
221
Metoprolol Tartrate
205
Levothyroxine Sodium
203
Hydralazine Hcl
188

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

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How REX BIEDENBENDER, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's 9,966 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's specialty?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does REX BIEDENBENDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, REX BIEDENBENDER, MD wrote 9,966 Medicare Part D claims totaling $734K in drug costs for 435 beneficiaries.
Where is REX BIEDENBENDER, MD located?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD is located at 4624 MISTRAL LN, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, 23456. Phone: (757) 303-6023.
What is REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's NPI number?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184696148, issued on 02/03/2006.
Does REX BIEDENBENDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $478K in brand drug costs.
Does REX BIEDENBENDER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, REX BIEDENBENDER, MD had 407 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does REX BIEDENBENDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does REX BIEDENBENDER, MD accept Medicare?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,966 Part D claims and 435 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's credentials?
REX BIEDENBENDER, MD's NPI is 1184696148 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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