Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Benner, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Mission Viejo, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Benner
Dr. Eric Benner is an internal medicine specialist in Mission Viejo, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Benner performed 5,022 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Benner received a total of $5,790 from 43 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 343 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Benner 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.
✓ 17 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 6% volume in CA
$5,790 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,022
Medicare services
Top 6% in CA for internal medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
854 | $99 | $345 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
714 | $8 | $13 |
| 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. |
513 | $8 | $43 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
435 | $10 | $32 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
377 | $13 | $43 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
277 | $140 | $354 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
221 | $10 | $32 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
181 | $16 | $48 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
130 | $29 | $85 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
117 | $19 | $71 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
113 | $15 | $45 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
112 | $146 | $485 |
| 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. |
87 | $68 | $245 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
68 | $13 | $42 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
67 | $29 | $30 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
62 | $3 | $13 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
62 | $75 | $133 |
| 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. |
60 | $11 | $39 |
| Iron level test | 51 | $6 | $17 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
51 | $9 | $20 |
| 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. |
50 | $12 | $39 |
| 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 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
44 | $6 | $39 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
43 | $5 | $18 |
| 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 | $281 | $567 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
38 | $8 | $24 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
34 | $9 | $34 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
33 | $68 | $245 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 29 | $18 | $57 |
| 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. |
23 | $25 | $65 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
17 | $110 | $345 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
13 | $14 | $46 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
13 | $40 | $104 |
| Hepatitis C antibody screening A blood test to check for antibodies indicating a Hepatitis C infection. This screening is performed for individuals at high risk or those with other covered indications. |
13 | $31 | $32 |
| 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. |
12 | $2 | $10 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
12 | $4 | $15 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
11 | $5 | $24 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,790
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $827/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
43
Companies
343
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$503
2023
$298
2022
$227
2021
$500
2020
$617
2019
$1,934
2018
$1,710
Payments by company (2024)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$84
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$37
PFIZER INC.
$34
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Novo Nordisk Inc
$24
Amgen Inc.
$19
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
PFIZER INC.
$840
Amgen Inc.
$624
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$575
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$449
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$415
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$332
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$225
Lilly USA, LLC
$224
AbbVie, Inc.
$197
Novo Nordisk Inc
$181
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$156
Abbott Laboratories
$151
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$136
Allergan, Inc.
$115
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$100
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$96
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$82
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$80
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$66
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$63
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$62
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$58
Allergan Inc.
$52
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$52
Medtronic, Inc.
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$44
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$38
Boston Scientific Corporation
$31
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$29
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$25
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$24
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$22
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$22
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$22
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$20
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$18
Exact Sciences Corporation
$16
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$11
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$10
Top 3 companies account for 35.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADVAIR · AIMOVIG · AIRSUPRA · ANORO · Aimovig · Androgel · BASAGLAR · BEXSERO · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · Creon · EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ESOPHYX · EVENITY · Edarbi · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT · FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE · FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · INVOKANA · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LINZESS · LYRICA · Livalo · MOUNJARO · MYRBETRIQ · Mitra Clip system · Myrbetriq · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED · NUEDEXTA · NURTEC ODT · Noctiva · OTREXUP · Otezla · Ozempic · PRALUENT · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 20 · Prolia · Repatha · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SYMBICORT · Synthroid · TOSYMRA · TOVIAZ · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Trintellix · UBRELVY · VESICARE · VIAGRA · VRAYLAR · Vascepa · Veozah · Victoza · Welchol · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · ZENPEP · ZOSTAVAX
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
1,674
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL
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0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Benner is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in CA), with 17 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. Benner experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Benner performed 854 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Benner receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Benner received a total of $5,790 from 43 companies across 343 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Benner's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Mission Viejo?
Dr. Benner's average Medicare payment per service is $41. 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. Benner) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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