Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Samantha Benson, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Suwanee, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Benson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benson
Dr. Samantha Benson is an internal medicine specialist in Suwanee, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benson performed 3,205 Medicare services across 879 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benson received a total of $12,062 from 72 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 832 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Benson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in GA
$12,062 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,205
Medicare services
Top 11% in GA for internal medicine
879
Unique beneficiaries
$37
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~169 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 2,160 | $18 | $112 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
306 | $89 | $387 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
171 | $127 | $382 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
103 | $9 | $47 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
77 | $58 | $274 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
72 | $2 | $8 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
65 | $72 | $350 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
64 | $31 | $40 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
46 | $29 | $30 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
41 | $38 | $126 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
39 | $282 | $1,419 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
37 | $9 | $47 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
13 | $17 | $70 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
11 | $162 | $493 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,062
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,723/year across 7 years
Top 6% in GA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
72
Companies
832
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,439 (94.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$623 (5.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,277
2023
$1,841
2022
$1,765
2021
$1,786
2020
$1,340
2019
$1,399
2018
$1,653
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$381
ABBVIE INC.
$324
Novo Nordisk Inc
$227
Lilly USA, LLC
$150
Amgen Inc.
$146
Tris Pharma Inc
$138
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$133
PFIZER INC.
$107
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$97
Eisai Inc.
$67
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$57
Exact Sciences Corporation
$49
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Abbott Laboratories
$41
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$41
MILLICENT US INC
$40
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$29
Lundbeck LLC
$29
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Teleflex LLC
$21
Phadia US Inc.
$19
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$17
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Corcept Therapeutics
$16
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 40.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,690
Amgen Inc.
$1,373
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,092
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$619
ABBVIE INC.
$589
AbbVie Inc.
$571
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$447
Lilly USA, LLC
$402
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$396
PFIZER INC.
$374
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$359
Tris Pharma Inc
$356
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$203
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$195
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$187
AbbVie, Inc.
$182
Allergan, Inc.
$156
Abbott Laboratories
$148
Allergan Inc.
$148
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$122
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$112
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$108
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$103
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$100
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$96
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$93
Lundbeck LLC
$92
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$91
Eisai Inc.
$90
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$82
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$78
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$78
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Exact Sciences Corporation
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$51
Corium, LLC
$50
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$50
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$48
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$47
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Lupin Inc.
$45
Shire North American Group Inc
$43
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$42
MILLICENT US INC
$40
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$36
Phadia US Inc.
$36
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$34
Hologic, LLC
$34
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$29
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$24
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
VIVUS, Inc.
$24
Gemini Laboratories, LLC
$23
Teleflex LLC
$21
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$18
Corcept Therapeutics
$16
Bausch Health US, LLC
$15
Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC
$14
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
VIVUS LLC
$13
Celgene Corporation
$13
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$12
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$12
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 34.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 6% for internal medicine in GA.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,684
Per 100K population
174.2
County median income
$84,823
Nearest hospital
EMORY JOHNS CREEK HOSPITAL
4.0 mi
4.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Benson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 6% of GA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Benson experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benson performed 2,160 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Benson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benson received a total of $12,062 from 72 companies across 832 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Benson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Suwanee?
Dr. Benson's average Medicare payment per service is $37. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Benson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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