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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1174515175 MD
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Urology Physician in Weston, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% 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
Thomas Benz, MD filed 1,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Weston, West Virginia, prescribing 98% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- 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.
Thomas Benz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,012 Top 24% higher than 76% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Benz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Thomas Benz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,012 21% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Thomas Benz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 230 HOSPITAL PLZ, Weston, WV, 26452, with a listed phone of (304) 269-8128. NPI 1174515175 was issued on 08/17/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1174515175 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/17/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thomas Benz, MD - brand share 2.0%
Urology Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,012 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.
1,012
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,755
- Total Day Supply
- 45,199
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Opioid Claims
- 29 (2.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 356
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.45
- Gender Split
- 24% female / 76% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 45, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 98, 85+: 44
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Benz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
265 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 91
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
91 claims
- Oxybutynin Chlorid… 85
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
85 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 71
Doxycycline Hyclate
71 claims
- Finasteride 64
Finasteride
64 claims
- Nystatin 63
Nystatin
63 claims
- Cephalexin 55
Cephalexin
55 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 45
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
45 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 265 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 91 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er Oxybutynin Chloride | 85 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 71 |
| Finasteride | 64 |
| Nystatin | 63 |
| Cephalexin | 55 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 45 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 41 |
| Lorazepam | 24 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Thomas Benz, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Benz, MD's 1,012 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benz.
Dr. Oluyemi Akin-Olugbade
MD
Bridgeport, WV
Dr. Amjad Alwaal
MD
Huntington, WV
Dr. John Barnard
M.D.
Morgantown, WV
Dr. John Battin
M.D.
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Aurelio Benavides
M.D.
Martinsburg, WV
Compare Urology 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Benz, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Weston, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Benz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Benz, MD wrote 1,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Benz, MD located? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD is located at 230 HOSPITAL PLZ, Weston, WV, 26452. Phone: (304) 269-8128.
What is Thomas Benz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174515175, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does Thomas Benz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Benz, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Benz, MD had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Benz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Benz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Oxybutynin Chloride Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Benz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,012 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Benz, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Benz, MD's NPI is 1174515175 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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