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DR. BENJAMIN C LIFSHITZ MD
NPI 1245250679
Internal Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1928 BAY AVE, FLR 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11230(718) 646-1818(718) 891-8123 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin C Lifshitz Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN C LIFSHITZ MD (NPI 1245250679) is an individual internal medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (167556) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245250679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN C LIFSHITZCredential: MD
Location Address1928 BAY AVE, FLR 4Brooklyn, NY 11230-6214
Mailing Address1928 Bay Ave, Flr 4Brooklyn, NY 11230-6214 · (718) 646-1818 · Fax (718) 891-8123
Phone(718) 646-1818
Fax(718) 891-8123
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1245250679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 167556
Definition
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.
1928 BAY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11230
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINA60472NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified10E022

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin C Lifshitz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
557 services136 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11230 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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 5

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
17 suppliers47 claims106 services$5.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers14 claims16 services$4.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers11 claims285 services$4.36 avg. paid by Medicare
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$62.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$32.61 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 4

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

EMPIRE STATE COLON & RECTAL SURGERY, LLC
Surgery
1928 BAY AVE, SUITE 200
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (718) 676-2449
BENJAMIN C LIFSHITZ, MD, PC
Internal Medicine
1928 BAY AVE, 4TH FLR
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (718) 646-8815
EASTCOAST METROPOLITAN MEDICAL PC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
1928 BAY AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (718) 975-2910
DR. PAULINE RAITSES D.O
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
1928 BAY AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (347) 462-2224

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 Lifshitz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Lifshitz is 1245250679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Lifshitz located?

Benjamin Lifshitz practices at 1928 Bay Ave Flr 4, Brooklyn, NY 11230. The listed phone number is (718) 646-1818.

What is Benjamin Lifshitz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Benjamin Lifshitz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Lifshitz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Lifshitz was last updated on December 18, 2014. 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.