Payment overview · 2025
General Payments
$131.47
8 reported records · 8 companies
Healthcare provider profile · identity verified
John W Benson, MD
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians|Family Medicine · MANKATO, MN · NPI 1205816287
Verified facts
What the public records show
CMS Open Payments records show John W Benson, MD received $131.47 in general payments during 2025 across 8 reported records.
Lilly USA, LLC accounted for 17.6% of that reported general-payment amount.
The Open Payments records used for this analysis explicitly named 9 associated products.
A separate comparison found the same explicitly named product in public Medicare Part D data: Eliquis.
Astellas Pharma US Inc reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported Myrbetriq as an associated drug or biological on 16 records involving 16 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 23 claims for Myrbetriq by this doctor in 2024.
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported ELIQUIS as an associated drug or biological on 27956 records involving 14870 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 47 claims for Eliquis by this doctor in 2024.
Lilly USA, LLC reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported JARDIANCE as an associated drug or biological on 47708 records involving 23833 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 61 claims for Jardiance by this doctor in 2024.
These records do not establish that a payment influenced prescribing or medical care.
Separate record types
Research & Ownership
Research Payments (direct recipient): not present in the loaded data
Associated Research Funding (for example, named PI): not present in the loaded data
Ownership / Investment: not present in the loaded data
These categories are never added into the General Payments headline. Associated research funding must not be described as money the doctor personally received unless the source record supports that conclusion.
Who paid this doctor?
Companies in 2025 General Payments
| Reported company | Canonical company | Amount | Share | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $23.08 | 17.6% | 1 | 2025 |
| Medtronic, Inc. |
Medtronic, Inc. exact · evidence 2025-07-22 |
$19.23 | 14.6% | 1 | 2025 |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $17.39 | 13.2% | 1 | 2025 |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $15.41 | 11.7% | 1 | 2025 |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $14.80 | 11.3% | 1 | 2025 |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $14.05 | 10.7% | 1 | 2025 |
| Viatris Specialty LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $13.85 | 10.5% | 1 | 2025 |
| ABBVIE INC. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $13.66 | 10.4% | 1 | 2025 |
What were the payments for?
Payment categories
| Category | Amount | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $131.47 | 8 |
A meal, consulting fee, royalty, and travel payment describe different kinds of reported relationships and should not be interpreted as equivalent.
Analysis 1 · Payment-linked products
Products named in Open Payments records
| Reported product | Type | Reported company | Related amount* | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNJARO Normalized: mounjaro |
Drug | Lilly USA, LLC | $23.08 | 1 | 2025 |
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| ZEPBOUND Normalized: zepbound |
Drug | Lilly USA, LLC | $23.08 | 1 | 2025 |
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| INCEPTIV Normalized: inceptiv |
Device | Medtronic, Inc. | $19.23 | 1 | 2025 |
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| AUSTEDO XR Normalized: austedo xr |
Drug | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | $17.39 | 1 | 2025 |
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| ELIQUIS Normalized: eliquis |
Drug | E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | $15.41 | 1 | 2025 |
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| The Cologuard Plus Collection Kit Normalized: the cologuard plus collection kit |
Device | Exact Sciences Corporation | $14.80 | 1 | 2025 |
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| Veozah Normalized: veozah |
Drug | Astellas Pharma US Inc | $14.05 | 1 | 2025 |
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| YUPELRI Normalized: yupelri |
Drug | Viatris Specialty LLC | $13.85 | 1 | 2025 |
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| VRAYLAR Normalized: vraylar |
Drug | ABBVIE INC. | $13.66 | 1 | 2025 |
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* Product-associated amounts are non-additive because one payment record may name more than one product.
These products were named on specific Open Payments records. A named product does not show that the payment influenced treatment or prescribing.
Public prescribing for products named in payments
| Open Payments product | Payment year | Part D brand | Part D year | Claims | Match method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIQUIS eliquis |
2025 | Eliquis | 2024 | 47 | exact normalized | Medicare Part D |
The presence of the same drug in both datasets does not show that a payment caused or influenced a prescription.
Analysis 2 · Same-company prescribing overlap
Drugs reported in other payments from the same company that also appear in Medicare Part D
This analysis is independent from products named on this doctor’s individual payment records. A row appears only when the exact Open Payments reporting entity paid this doctor, that same reporting entity reported the drug or biological on at least 10 loaded General Payment records involving at least 2 distinct recipient NPIs, and this doctor has the same non-generic brand in public Part D data. This does not mean the company owns or manufactures the drug.
| Paying company | Payment year | Drug reported by same entity | Open Payments evidence | Part D | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astellas Pharma US Inc Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | Myrbetriq open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 16 supporting records · 16 recipient NPIs · example record 1238599014 |
Myrbetriq · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
23 | suppressed by CMS |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | ELIQUIS open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 27956 supporting records · 14870 recipient NPIs · example record 1184377713 |
Eliquis · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
47 | 13 |
| Lilly USA, LLC Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | JARDIANCE open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 47708 supporting records · 23833 recipient NPIs · example record 1186464557 |
Jardiance · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
61 | suppressed by CMS |
These facts do not show that a payment was for the drug, that the company owns or manufactures the drug, or that a payment caused or influenced prescribing.
Public Medicare Part D data
Provider-and-drug rows loaded for 2024
| Brand | Generic | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 375 | 90 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 278 | 66 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 265 | 79 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 233 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 52 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 182 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 150 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 137 | 40 |
| Metformin Hcl Er | Metformin Hcl | 126 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 125 | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Escitalopram Oxalate | 121 | 31 |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 114 | 33 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 113 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 112 | 35 |
| Famotidine | Famotidine | 110 | 34 |
| Atenolol | Atenolol | 109 | 31 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 102 | 34 |
| Allopurinol | Allopurinol | 101 | 24 |
| Finasteride | Finasteride | 90 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 80 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Metoprolol Tartrate | 77 | 21 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 76 | 21 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 67 | 15 |
| Bupropion Xl | Bupropion Hcl | 65 | 16 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Sertraline Hcl | 65 | 15 |
| Jardiance | Empagliflozin | 61 | suppressed |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | 61 | suppressed |
| Tramadol Hcl | Tramadol Hcl | 61 | 12 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 57 | 19 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Warfarin Sodium | 57 | 16 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Alendronate Sodium | 56 | 14 |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 56 | 15 |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 47 | 13 |
| Naproxen | Naproxen | 44 | 23 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | Pioglitazone Hcl | 44 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 41 | 34 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Trazodone Hcl | 40 | 12 |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 39 | suppressed |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 38 | 11 |
| Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 37 | suppressed |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 37 | suppressed |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 37 | suppressed |
| Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | 32 | suppressed |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 31 | suppressed |
| Montelukast Sodium | Montelukast Sodium | 30 | suppressed |
| Prednisone | Prednisone | 30 | 21 |
| Lantus Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 29 | suppressed |
| Alprazolam | Alprazolam | 28 | suppressed |
| Trelegy Ellipta | Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 28 | suppressed |
| Entresto | Sacubitril/Valsartan | 26 | suppressed |
| Farxiga | Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 26 | suppressed |
| Breo Ellipta | Fluticasone/Vilanterol | 24 | suppressed |
| Memantine Hcl | Memantine Hcl | 24 | suppressed |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | Nortriptyline Hcl | 24 | suppressed |
| Myrbetriq | Mirabegron | 23 | suppressed |
| Spironolactone | Spironolactone | 23 | suppressed |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Zolpidem Tartrate | 22 | suppressed |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Quetiapine Fumarate | 20 | suppressed |
| Fluconazole | Fluconazole | 19 | suppressed |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er | Venlafaxine Hcl | 19 | suppressed |
| Ventolin Hfa | Albuterol Sulfate | 19 | suppressed |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin | 17 | 11 |
| Celecoxib | Celecoxib | 17 | suppressed |
| Chlorthalidone | Chlorthalidone | 17 | suppressed |
| Lovastatin | Lovastatin | 17 | suppressed |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Pravastatin Sodium | 17 | suppressed |
| Risperidone | Risperidone | 17 | suppressed |
| Solifenacin Succinate | Solifenacin Succinate | 17 | suppressed |
| Anoro Ellipta | Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr | 16 | suppressed |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Fluoxetine Hcl | 16 | suppressed |
| Morphine Sulfate Er | Morphine Sulfate | 16 | suppressed |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Sildenafil Citrate | 16 | suppressed |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Triamcinolone Acetonide | 16 | 13 |
| Autoshield Duo Pen Needle | Pen Needle,dual Safety,diabetc | 15 | suppressed |
| Pramipexole Dihydrochloride | Pramipexole Di-Hcl | 15 | suppressed |
| Toujeo Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 15 | suppressed |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) | Diltiazem Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | Isosorbide Mononitrate | 14 | suppressed |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc | 13 | suppressed |
| Paroxetine Hcl | Paroxetine Hcl | 13 | suppressed |
| Ropinirole Hcl | Ropinirole Hcl | 13 | suppressed |
| Ezetimibe | Ezetimibe | 12 | suppressed |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 12 | suppressed |
| Jantoven | Warfarin Sodium | 12 | suppressed |
| Janumet | Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl | 12 | suppressed |
| Levofloxacin | Levofloxacin | 12 | suppressed |
| Nystatin | Nystatin | 12 | suppressed |
| Glipizide Er | Glipizide | 11 | suppressed |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Methenamine Hippurate | 11 | suppressed |
| Torsemide | Torsemide | 11 | suppressed |
Timeline
Payment and prescribing data by year
Open Payments and Medicare Part D may refer to different years. They are shown separately rather than aligned as if they describe the same period.
| Year | General Payments | Main payer | Explicit products | Company overlaps | Part D coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131.47 · 8 records | Lilly USA, LLC | AUSTEDO XR, ELIQUIS, INCEPTIV, MOUNJARO, The Cologuard Plus Collection Kit, VRAYLAR, Veozah, YUPELRI, ZEPBOUND | 3 | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Complete |
Questions to ask
Questions you could discuss with your doctor
- What role, if any, does Eliquis play in your treatment recommendations for me?
- How do you evaluate evidence when you have a financial relationship with Astellas Pharma US Inc?
- Are there reasonable alternatives I should understand when we discuss treatment options?
- How should I interpret the industry-payment records shown here in the context of my care?
These are general questions generated from reviewed templates. They are not personalized medical advice.
Sources and limitations
How to read this page
- Payment and Medicare prescribing data can cover different years; every comparison shows both years explicitly.
- Part D does not represent a doctor’s entire practice; it excludes many patients and is subject to CMS public-release thresholds.
- Company–drug relationships must have an auditable source, a precise relationship type, and a valid evidence period. Unresolved mappings are not published.
- Generic drug claims are not attributed to a specific manufacturer without manufacturer-level evidence.
- When a source extract is incomplete, missing rows are never treated as proof of no payments or no prescriptions.
Loaded source releases
| Dataset | Year | Publication | Source |
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| CMS Open Payments — General Payments | 2025 | 2026-06-30 | Original source |
| Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | 2024 | 2026-05-06 | Original source |
| NPPES Data Dissemination V2 | current / reference data | 2026-08-10 | Original source |
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