Benson Lee, D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Benson Lee, D.O. has practiced student in an organized health care education/training program for 12+ years, working in independent practice. With 12+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bakersfield area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.73/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 61% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2971dNPPES updated 2018-03-18 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.73/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
57
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
432
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $47k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
12 years in practice
Established
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Taxonomy: 390200000X
Mailing address
510 S Burnside Ave Apt 9b, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3950
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194086
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Care With Benson Lee
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benson Lee for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Bakersfield 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 Benson Lee
NPI records show Dr. Lee as active with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 326-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018
Mailing Address
510 S Burnside Ave Apt 9b, Los Angeles, CA 90036-3950
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