MR. LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA MD
NPI 1285048538
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine in New Britain, CT

Active since June 15, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
2150 CORBIN AVE, NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053(860) 612-6305(860) 612-6304 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 24, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 24, 2026, Jul 9, 2024, May 7, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Mr. Lucas Meira Benchaya Md NPPES

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

MR. LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYA MD (NPI 1285048538) is an individual neuromuscular medicine provider in New Britain, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (61811) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Hebron, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285048538
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0008X
Provider Legal NameMR. LUCAS MEIRA BENCHAYACredential: MD
Location Address2150 CORBIN AVENew Britain, CT 06053-2298
Mailing Address2150 Corbin AveNew Britain, CT 06053-2298 · (860) 612-6305 · Fax (860) 612-6304
Fax(860) 612-6304
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 24, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 24, 2026
NPI 1285048538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neuromuscular MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0008X
License Licensed in CT · 61811
Definition
A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
2150 CORBIN AVE, New Britain, CT 06053

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 121A Liberty DrHebron, CT 06248-1587 · Phone (860) 612-6305 · Fax (860) 392-6450

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

Mr. Lucas Meira Benchaya 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 ID8820392871
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190628000363
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 6

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.

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
58 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
37 services21 patients
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies 95909
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps identify any nerve damage or dysfunction. For 5-6 studies, this means multiple nerves will be tested. Small electrodes are placed on your skin to send and receive signals, causing minimal discomfort.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
14 services12 patients
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 95908
Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In a 3-4 studies procedure, electrical signals are sent through 3-4 nerves. The speed and strength of the signal's travel is recorded to detect any nerve damage or dysfunction.
13 services13 patients
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.
13 services13 patients

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.

86.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.03

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 (Medical)
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Speech-Language Pathologist
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neuromuscular Medicine)
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Pharmacist
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Pharmacist
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053
Psychologist
2150 CORBIN AVE
NEW BRITAIN, CT 06053

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 Lucas Meira Benchaya's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lucas Meira Benchaya is 1285048538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2014.

Where is Lucas Meira Benchaya located?

Lucas Meira Benchaya practices at 2150 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06053. The listed phone number is (860) 612-6305.

What is Lucas Meira Benchaya's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neuromuscular Medicine, with taxonomy code 2084N0008X.

Is Lucas Meira Benchaya enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lucas Meira Benchaya 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lucas Meira Benchaya was last updated on March 24, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.