Benjamin Thayer, MD
NPI 1780979195 · Family Medicine Physician · Lincoln, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Thayer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lincoln, NE (NPI 1780979195).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780979195
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TEP6487 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 306 | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 209 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 206 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 35 |
| Omeprazole | 157 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 143 | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$390 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4600 Valley RdSte 200Lincoln, NE 68510-4855Phone: (402) 483-4571Fax: (402) 483-5079
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-14
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Thayer's NPI number?
- Benjamin Thayer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780979195, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Thayer's specialty?
- Benjamin Thayer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Thayer located?
- Benjamin Thayer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1240 Aries Dr, Lincoln, NE 68512-9100.
- What is Benjamin Thayer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Thayer is (402) 420-1300.
- Does Benjamin Thayer accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Thayer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Thayer's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Thayer's NPI (1780979195) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.