2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1245288265 M.D.
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SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 536 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5626/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 536 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5626/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5626 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,665 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)

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1245288265

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,665 538% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

93.5626/100 10.462600000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5626/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 93.5626/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.6%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 93.5626/100 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).

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245288265. 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.

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 701 N COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 284-3144. NPI 1245288265 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FRANKLYN-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 5,665 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 536 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $588K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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 93.5626/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5149), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

701 N COLONY RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1245288265
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

93.5626
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5149
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. 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.

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP INC
SOUTHINGTON, CT

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

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 5,665 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.

5,665
Total Claims
$588K
Total Drug Cost
536
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,347
Total Day Supply
330,278
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$480K
Generic Drug Cost
$106K
Opioid Claims
81 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
120

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 234, 75-84: 162, 85+: 79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
351
Levothyroxine Sodium
310
Amlodipine Besylate
269
Lisinopril
179
Metformin Hcl
150
Hydrochlorothiazide
131
Simvastatin
130
Rosuvastatin Calcium
121
Pantoprazole Sodium
116
Fluticasone Propionate
111

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s 5,665 claims are above the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s specialty?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. wrote 5,665 Medicare Part D claims totaling $588K in drug costs for 536 beneficiaries.
What is SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5626/100 (Quality: 78.5149). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. located?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. is located at 701 N COLONY RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 284-3144.
What is SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245288265, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $480K in brand drug costs.
Does SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,665 Part D claims and 536 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s credentials?
SUE-ELLEN FRANKLYN-BENSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1245288265 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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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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