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BENJAMIN SAMSTEIN MD
NPI 1164463733
Transplant Surgery in New York, NY

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1283 YORK AVE, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10065(212) 746-2127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Jan 8, 2019, Mar 15, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Samstein Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN SAMSTEIN MD (NPI 1164463733) is an individual transplant surgery provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (2213601) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164463733
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN SAMSTEINCredential: MD
Location Address1283 YORK AVE, 9TH FLOORNew York, NY 10065
Mailing Address525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065-4870 · (212) 746-2127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
NPI 1164463733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License Licensed in NY · 2213601
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
1283 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10065

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid02578412NY

Accepted Insurance

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 Samstein Md 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 ID8921071077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040817000404
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Physician Assistant
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1283 YORK AVE, 4TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Physician Assistant
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1283 YORK AVE, 4TH FL
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1283 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10065

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 Samstein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Samstein is 1164463733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Samstein located?

Benjamin Samstein practices at 1283 York Ave 9th Floor, New York, NY 10065. The listed phone number is (212) 746-2127.

What is Benjamin Samstein's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Benjamin Samstein enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Samstein 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Samstein accept?

Health plans from McLaren Health Plan Community list Benjamin Samstein as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Benjamin Samstein affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Samstein is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Samstein was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.