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ROBERTO BENZO, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. 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
862
Medicare Part D claims · 116 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ROBERTO BENZO, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 862 claims across 116 beneficiaries — 50% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ROBERTO BENZO, MD filed 862 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERTO BENZO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERTO BENZO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/03/2007

NPI 1588721146

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

862 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Arizona

1. Pulmonary Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pulmonary Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pulmonary Disease Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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).

ROBERTO BENZO, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1588721146. 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.

ROBERTO BENZO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13400 E. SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259, with a listed phone of (480) 301-8000. NPI 1588721146 was issued on 01/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENZO 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 862 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 116 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $267K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

13400 E. SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259

Provider Details

NPI 1588721146
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/03/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERTO BENZO, 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.

MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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 · Brand-heavy

ROBERTO BENZO, MD — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 862 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.

862
Total Claims
$267K
Total Drug Cost
116
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,174
Total Day Supply
32,998
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$251K
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Antibiotic Claims
263

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Azithromycin
246
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
79
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
65
Prednisone
63
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
50
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
48
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
31
Combivent Respimat
Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate
28
Montelukast Sodium
25
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
24

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How ROBERTO BENZO, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERTO BENZO, MD's 862 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERTO BENZO, MD's specialty?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERTO BENZO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERTO BENZO, MD wrote 862 Medicare Part D claims totaling $267K in drug costs for 116 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERTO BENZO, MD located?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD is located at 13400 E. SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
What is ROBERTO BENZO, MD's NPI number?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588721146, issued on 01/03/2007.
Does ROBERTO BENZO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $251K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERTO BENZO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERTO BENZO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERTO BENZO, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 862 Part D claims and 116 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERTO BENZO, MD's credentials?
ROBERTO BENZO, MD's NPI is 1588721146 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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