Eric Paul Benson, MD
Eric Paul Benson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Post Falls, ID with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across ID can see Eric Paul Benson, MD in person in Post Falls or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (class of 1989), he has been practicing for over 37 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 291dNPPES updated 2025-08-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1551 E Mullan Ave Ste 200a, Post Falls, ID 83854-9005
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.9%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
5.9% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
512
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
658
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,083
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.27M
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.2k received from industry
161 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 Eric Paul Benson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 4, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854-5326
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Eric Paul Benson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eric Paul Benson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Post Falls 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 Eric Paul Benson
NPI records show Dr. Benson as active with telehealth listed in Post Falls, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 262-2311.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eric Paul Benson
Practice Location
1551 E Mullan Ave Ste 200a, Post Falls, ID 83854-9005
Mailing Address
1593 E Polston Ave, Post Falls, ID 83854-5326
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