Benjamin Carpenter, M.D.

Urology

Benjamin Carpenter is an Urology specialist based in Denver, CO with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(303) 825-8822Denver, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Benjamin Carpenter, M.D. practices as part of a group urologist practice in Denver, CO. Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (class of 2011), he has been practicing for over 15 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in Colorado
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 22% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 97 Urology providers in COSee all Urology in Denver15+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 624dNPPES updated 2024-09-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2777 Mile High Stadium Cir, Denver, CO 80211-5222

Fax: (303) 825-4022
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

80.26/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.09%

Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)

3.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

411

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

290

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

874

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $126k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+6%)27%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$42 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Benjamin Carpenter's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2011

    University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 5, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2011)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390430

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Virtual Urology Care With Benjamin Carpenter

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Carpenter for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Denver 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 Benjamin Carpenter

NPI records show Dr. Carpenter as active with telehealth listed in Denver, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 825-8822.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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