Alana Benjamin, MD
Patients across NM can see Alana Benjamin, MD in person in Taos or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of New Mexico School of Medicine graduate since 2007, she brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 586dNPPES updated 2024-09-27 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Suite 150, Taos, NM 87571-7002
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.6%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
8.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
296
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
193
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,035
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $181k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alana Benjamin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 26, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
19 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Alana Benjamin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alana Benjamin for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Taos required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Alana Benjamin
NPI records show Dr. Benjamin as active with telehealth listed in Taos, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 758-3005.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alana Benjamin
Practice Location
630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Suite 150, Taos, NM 87571-7002
Mailing Address
630 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Suite 150, Taos, NM 87571-7002
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