2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1508885278 DPM
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STEPHEN BENSON, DPM

Sports Medicine Podiatrist in THOUSAND OAKS, California. 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
261
Medicare Part D claims · 142 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine Podiatrist avg: 253
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN BENSON, DPM is a Sports Medicine Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in THOUSAND OAKS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 261 claims across 142 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: STEPHEN BENSON, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 261 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

STEPHEN BENSON, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1508885278

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine Podiatrist

Rare

134 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

261 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 253

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Sports Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Sports Medicine Podiatrist share within California

1. Sports Medicine Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine Podiatrist share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine Podiatrist) — 75/100 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.

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STEPHEN BENSON, DPM is a Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider practicing in THOUSAND OAKS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1508885278. 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.

STEPHEN BENSON, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 555 MARIN ST, THOUSAND OAKS, CA, 91360, with a listed phone of (805) 497-6979. NPI 1508885278 was issued on 07/19/2006. 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 261 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 142 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sports Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 134 enrolled providers across 30 states and an average of 253 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

555 MARIN ST
THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360

Provider Details

NPI 1508885278
Specialty Sports Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN BENSON, DPM 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.

AGOURA-LOS ROBLES PODIATRY CENTERS
AGOURA HILLS, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to STEPHEN BENSON, DPM. To verify STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

STEPHEN BENSON, DPM — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 261 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.

261
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
142
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
293
Total Day Supply
7,039
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$13K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Antibiotic Claims
43

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.75
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
92
Mupirocin
23
Diclofenac Sodium
15
Cephalexin
14

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

Sports Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How STEPHEN BENSON, DPM fits within the Sports Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

134
Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
30
States with Sports Medicine Podiatrist
253
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's 261 claims are above the specialty average of 253.

Nearby Sports Medicine Podiatrist Providers in California

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

Compare Sports Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's specialty?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM specializes in Sports Medicine Podiatrist and practices in THOUSAND OAKS, California. Credentials: DPM.
How much does STEPHEN BENSON, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BENSON, DPM wrote 261 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 142 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's Medicare quality score?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHEN BENSON, DPM located?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM is located at 555 MARIN ST, THOUSAND OAKS, CA, 91360. Phone: (805) 497-6979.
What is STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's NPI number?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508885278, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does STEPHEN BENSON, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $13K in brand drug costs.
How many Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 134 Sports Medicine Podiatrist providers across 30 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 253 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN BENSON, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Mupirocin, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN BENSON, DPM accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 261 Part D claims and 142 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's credentials?
STEPHEN BENSON, DPM's NPI is 1508885278 with credentials DPM. 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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