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2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1588721146 MD
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Pulmonary Disease Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,271 in Pulmonary Disease 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
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
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
Roberto Benzo, MD filed 862 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in Scottsdale, Arizona, prescribing 50% generic.
- 862
- Part D claims, 2023
- 50%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Roberto Benzo, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
862 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 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).
What does the federal data show about Roberto Benzo, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pulmonary Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
862 41% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pulmonary Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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%
Pulmonary Disease Physician average
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.
What Roberto Benzo, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
246 claims
- Trelegy Ellipta 79
Trelegy Ellipta
79 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 65
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
65 claims
- Prednisone 63
Prednisone
63 claims
- Breo Ellipta 50
Breo Ellipta
50 claims
- Incruse Ellipta 48
Incruse Ellipta
48 claims
- Anoro Ellipta 31
Anoro Ellipta
31 claims
- Combivent Respimat 28
Combivent Respimat
28 claims
| 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.
Dr. Andre Abbate
M.D.
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Hesham Abdelrazek
MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Fadi Adra
M.D.,
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Michelle Aerni
D.O.
Flagstaff, AZ
Dr. Wahaj Ahmed
MD
Gilbert, AZ
Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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
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).
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