2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1649266792 MD
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THOMAS BENDER, MD

Dermatology Physician in MOBILE, Alabama. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 931 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.3119/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$23.0K
174 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS BENDER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3119/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 3,199 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.3119/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
3K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
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.

THOMAS BENDER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS BENDER, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about THOMAS BENDER, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/23/2005

NPI 1649266792

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,199 339% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

83.3119/100 0.21189999999999998% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Dermatology Physician share within Alabama

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS BENDER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.3119/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.3119/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.3%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 83.3119/100 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).

THOMAS BENDER, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MOBILE, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1649266792. 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.

THOMAS BENDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 580 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL, 36695, with a listed phone of (251) 631-3570. NPI 1649266792 was issued on 09/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDER 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 3,199 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 931 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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 83.3119/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.3844, Cost 65.822), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

580 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695

Provider Details

NPI 1649266792
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/23/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

83.3119
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.3844
Quality
65.822
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS BENDER, 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.

FOREFRONT DERMATOLOGY SC
MOBILE, AL

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for THOMAS BENDER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23.0K

Largest payer

Dermavant Sciences, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

THOMAS BENDER, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 3,199 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.

3,199
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
931
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,522
Total Day Supply
97,504
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$911K
Generic Drug Cost
$127K
Antibiotic Claims
226

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 117, 65-74: 434, 75-84: 308, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
802
Triamcinolone Acetonide
472
Clobetasol Propionate
351
Hydrocortisone
213
Minocycline Hcl
156
Metronidazole
120
Mupirocin
100
Azelaic Acid
76
Ciclopirox
76
Terbinafine Hcl
74

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How THOMAS BENDER, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS BENDER, MD's 3,199 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Alabama

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BENDER, MD's specialty?
THOMAS BENDER, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in MOBILE, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS BENDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BENDER, MD wrote 3,199 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 931 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS BENDER, MD's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS BENDER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3119/100 (Quality: 79.3844, Cost: 65.822). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS BENDER, MD located?
THOMAS BENDER, MD is located at 580 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL, 36695. Phone: (251) 631-3570.
What is THOMAS BENDER, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS BENDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649266792, issued on 09/23/2005.
Does THOMAS BENDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BENDER, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $911K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS BENDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BENDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BENDER, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS BENDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,199 Part D claims and 931 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BENDER, MD's credentials?
THOMAS BENDER, MD's NPI is 1649266792 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.
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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