Benjamin Larry Jenkins, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Benjamin Larry Jenkins is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Laplata, MD with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(301) 934-2887Laplata, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Benjamin Larry Jenkins, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 42+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.17/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 92% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 874 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Laplata42+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 649dNPPES updated 2024-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

111 Lagrange Ave., Laplata, MD 20624

Fax: (301) 539-3948
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 92% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.17/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)

Top 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.67%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland

0.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.3%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

571

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

269

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,449

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$388 received from industry

27 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Benjamin Larry Jenkins'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 · 1984

    University of Maryland School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 12, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 2665, La Plata, MD 20646-2665

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Benjamin Larry Jenkins

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

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

Dr. Jenkins is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laplata, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 934-2887.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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