2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780916098 FNP
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TERI BENSON, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

TERI BENSON, FNP filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, Colorado, prescribing 84% generic.

610
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing

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.

TERI BENSON, FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

610 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about TERI BENSON, FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/11/2010

NPI 1780916098

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

TERI BENSON, FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP credentials at 12600 W COLFAX AVE STE B200, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80215, with a listed phone of (303) 993-1330. NPI 1780916098 was issued on 02/11/2010. 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 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $77K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

12600 W COLFAX AVE STE B200
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

Provider Details

NPI 1780916098
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/11/2010

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TERI BENSON, FNP — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 610 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.

610
Total Claims
$77K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
749
Total Day Supply
21,401
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$59K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.07
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TERI BENSON, FNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Eliquis
Apixaban
57
Levothyroxine Sodium
43
Lisinopril
43
Furosemide
26
Potassium Chloride
20
Sertraline Hcl
18
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Escitalopram Oxalate
15
Losartan Potassium
15
Carvedilol
13

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How TERI BENSON, FNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

TERI BENSON, FNP's 610 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TERI BENSON, FNP's specialty?
TERI BENSON, FNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Credentials: FNP.
How much does TERI BENSON, FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TERI BENSON, FNP wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $77K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is TERI BENSON, FNP located?
TERI BENSON, FNP is located at 12600 W COLFAX AVE STE B200, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80215. Phone: (303) 993-1330.
What is TERI BENSON, FNP's NPI number?
TERI BENSON, FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780916098, issued on 02/11/2010.
Does TERI BENSON, FNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TERI BENSON, FNP's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $59K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TERI BENSON, FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TERI BENSON, FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TERI BENSON, FNP accept Medicare?
TERI BENSON, FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TERI BENSON, FNP's credentials?
TERI BENSON, FNP's NPI is 1780916098 with credentials FNP. 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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