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BENJAMIN HERBERT SAFIRSTEIN M.D.
NPI 1073512398
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Glen Ridge, NJ

Active since July 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 101, GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028(973) 744-9125(973) 744-0280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Benjamin Herbert Safirstein M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BENJAMIN HERBERT SAFIRSTEIN M.D. (NPI 1073512398) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA25924) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical, and is a graduate of Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery (1965).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073512398
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN HERBERT SAFIRSTEINCredential: M.D.
Location Address123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 101Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1527
Mailing Address123 Highland Ave, Suite 101Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1527 · (973) 744-9125 · Fax (973) 744-0280
Phone(973) 744-9125
Fax(973) 744-0280
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSChicago College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 1965
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2015
✔ NPI 1073512398 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA25924
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
123 HIGHLAND AVE, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN460389V5JNJ

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Herbert Safirstein M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264535905
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070320000394
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
186 services61 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
177 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical

Acute Care Hospitals · Montclair, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number310054
Location1 Bay AvenueMontclair, NJ 07042 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07028 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$52.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$26.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JOHN SALVATORE VOLTARELLI MA
Counselor (Professional)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 23
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (855) 202-7939
DUSAN KNEZEVIC MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 302
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 748-9555
DENNIS A TOBIA MD PA
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
123 HIGHLAND AVE
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 744-2939
PANDE V. JOSIFOSKI, M.D., L.L.C.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 203
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 748-0678
FRANCIS E WANAT MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 302
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 748-9555
MICHAEL LOUIS MOLINARO MD
Internal Medicine
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 201
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 748-9246
CARDIAC, THORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGICAL ASSOCIATE, P.A.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE G2
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 743-9900
BENJAMIN SAFIRSTEIN, M.D., P.A.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
123 HIGHLAND AVE, SUITE 101
GLEN RIDGE, NJ 07028
Essex County (973) 744-9125

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Benjamin Safirstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Safirstein is 1073512398. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2005.

Where is Benjamin Safirstein located?

Benjamin Safirstein practices at 123 Highland Ave Suite 101, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. The listed phone number is (973) 744-9125.

What is Benjamin Safirstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Benjamin Safirstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Safirstein is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Benjamin Safirstein affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Safirstein is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Safirstein was last updated on June 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.