Benjamin Simms Cloyd
Benjamin Simms Cloyd is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Nicholasville, KY with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Simms Cloyd has practiced internal medicine for 8+ years, working in group practice. A University of Kentucky College of Medicine graduate since 2018, he brings 8+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1345dNPPES updated 2022-09-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Providence Way Ste 200, Nicholasville, KY 40356-6033
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.51/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.5%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
129
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
305
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,079
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $245k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
83 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Benjamin Simms Cloyd's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 15, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Mailing address
17 Davis Blvd Ste 308, Tampa, FL 33606-3438
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Benjamin Simms Cloyd
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Simms Cloyd for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nicholasville 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 Simms Cloyd
NPI records show Dr. Cloyd as active with telehealth listed in Nicholasville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 260-5370.
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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Contact Benjamin Simms Cloyd
Practice Location
100 Providence Way Ste 200, Nicholasville, KY 40356-6033
Mailing Address
17 Davis Blvd Ste 308, Tampa, FL 33606-3438
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