Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Benson, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Belleville, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Michael Benson is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Belleville, NJ, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benson performed 2,211 Medicare services across 1,543 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benson received a total of $4,386 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 81 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in NJ
$4,386 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,211
Medicare services
Top 10% in NJ for student in an organized health care education/training program
1,543
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
445 | $2 | $10 |
| 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. |
319 | $74 | $188 |
| 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. |
225 | $104 | $274 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
160 | $68 | $179 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
135 | $149 | $497 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
92 | $8 | $15 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
90 | $8 | $34 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
89 | $8 | $33 |
| Limited ultrasound of pelvis A focused ultrasound exam of the pelvic area to evaluate specific structures. This procedure provides images of the pelvis to assist in medical assessment. |
83 | $40 | $168 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 75 | $18 | $76 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
71 | $48 | $201 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
52 | $10 | $40 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
50 | $7 | $32 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
48 | $18 | $76 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
44 | $124 | $412 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
36 | $9 | $292 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
32 | $8 | $33 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
29 | $8 | $13 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
24 | $296 | $1,143 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
22 | $199 | $890 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
20 | $87 | $2,500 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
18 | $25 | $106 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
14 | $96 | $384 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
13 | $339 | $2,290 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
13 | $21 | $81 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
12 | $26 | $350 |
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.
1.5% high complexity
7.6% medium
90.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,386
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $731/year across 6 years
Top 9% in NJ for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
81
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
$4,289 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$97 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,060
2023
$1,076
2022
$582
2021
$1,005
2020
$542
2019
$122
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kerecis Limited
$561
Axonics, Inc.
$270
COLOPLAST CORP
$144
Photocure Inc
$22
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 92.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2019-2024) ›
Axonics, Inc.
$945
Boston Scientific Corporation
$664
Kerecis Limited
$561
Medtronic, Inc.
$376
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$251
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$232
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$214
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$188
COLOPLAST CORP
$144
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$133
CONMED Corporation
$130
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$105
KOELIS Inc.
$99
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$52
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$51
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Photocure Inc
$22
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Endo USA, Inc.
$16
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$16
Amgen Inc.
$15
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$14
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$14
PFIZER INC.
$14
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Abbott Laboratories
$13
Royal Biologics
$12
Top 3 companies account for 49.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSEAL · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS SPECTRA · AVEED · Andexxa · Axonics · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CLEVIPREX · CYSVIEW · Cryocord · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GREENLIGHT · General - Erectile Dysfunction · General - Kidney Stone Disease · INTERSTIM · JELMYTO · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Obstetrical Products · PROVENGE · REZUM · Trinity 3D Prostate Suite · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · Xofigo · i-STAT 1
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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for student in an organized health care education/training program in NJ.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
32,689
Per 100K population
3827.2
County median income
$76,712
Nearest hospital
CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Benson experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benson performed 445 automated urinalysis 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 $4,386 from 29 companies across 81 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 student in an organized health care education/training programs in Belleville?
Dr. Benson's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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