2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician NPI 1972595247 MD
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ROBERT BENZ, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. 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
297
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician avg: 362
MIPS score
80.7788/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$30.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BENZ, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 297 claims across 164 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.7788/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $30.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT BENZ, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.7788 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT BENZ, 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).

ROBERT BENZ, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1972595247

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician

Niche

1,773 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

297 18% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 362

MIPS final score

80.7788/100 2.3211999999999904% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Colorado

1. Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ROBERT BENZ, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.7788/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 80.7788/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.8%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician) — 80.7788/100 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).

ROBERT BENZ, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972595247. 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.

ROBERT BENZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525, with a listed phone of (970) 493-0112. NPI 1972595247 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENZ 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 297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.6%. 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 80.7788/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.3868), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,773 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 362 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

2500 E PROSPECT RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Provider Details

NPI 1972595247
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

80.7788
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
77.3868
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT BENZ, 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.

ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES PC
FORT COLLINS, CO
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC
LOVELAND, CO
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY OF WEST DENVER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
LOVELAND, CO

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 ROBERT BENZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$30

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

297
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
298
Total Day Supply
4,490
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
79 (26.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
16

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
60% female / 40% 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
Gabapentin
78
Prednisone
40
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
39
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
29
Tramadol Hcl
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
15
Diazepam
14

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

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Overview

How ROBERT BENZ, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician landscape nationally.

1,773
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician
362
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BENZ, MD's 297 claims are below the specialty average of 362.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BENZ, MD's specialty?
ROBERT BENZ, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT BENZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BENZ, MD wrote 297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
What is ROBERT BENZ, MD's Medicare quality score?
ROBERT BENZ, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.7788/100 (Quality: 77.3868). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ROBERT BENZ, MD located?
ROBERT BENZ, MD is located at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525. Phone: (970) 493-0112.
What is ROBERT BENZ, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT BENZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972595247, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does ROBERT BENZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT BENZ, MD had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,773 Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider writes 362 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BENZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BENZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Prednisone, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BENZ, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT BENZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 297 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BENZ, MD's credentials?
ROBERT BENZ, MD's NPI is 1972595247 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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