Benjamin James Newton, M.D.
Benjamin James Newton is a Family Medicine specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin James Newton, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Chevy Chase, MD. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Chevy Chase area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 88.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 450, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 81% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.67/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Better than 81% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.59%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.5 pts)
58.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
227
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $17k
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.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$511 received from industry
19 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 James Newton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 25, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 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
Mailing address
11350 Mccormick Rd Executive Plaza 1, Ste. 501, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Benjamin James Newton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin James Newton for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chevy Chase 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 James Newton
Dr. Newton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 215-4154.
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 James Newton
Practice Location
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste 450, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mailing Address
11350 Mccormick Rd Executive Plaza 1, Ste. 501, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
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