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BENJAMIN E BLINDER LMSW
NPI 1316451479
Social Worker - Clinical in Detroit, MI

Active since November 28, 2017PECOS Enrolled
4444 2ND AVE # 3053, DETROIT, MI 48201(248) 679-2233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2026, Aug 11, 2026, Oct 9, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin E Blinder Lmsw NPPES

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

BENJAMIN E BLINDER LMSW (NPI 1316451479) is an individual clinical provider in Detroit, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (6801119917) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316451479
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN E BLINDERCredential: LMSW
Location Address4444 2ND AVE # 3053Detroit, MI 48201-1216
Mailing Address4444 2nd Ave # 3053Detroit, MI 48201-1216 · (248) 679-2233
Phone(248) 679-2233
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateNovember 28, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1316451479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 6801119917
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
4444 2ND AVE # 3053, Detroit, MI 48201
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin E Blinder Lmsw 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 ID8123542370
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250409000655
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48201 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Blinder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Blinder is 1316451479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 28, 2017.

Where is Benjamin Blinder located?

Benjamin Blinder practices at 4444 2nd Ave # 3053, Detroit, MI 48201. The listed phone number is (248) 679-2233.

What is Benjamin Blinder's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Benjamin Blinder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Blinder 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 Blinder accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health and UnitedHealthcare list Benjamin Blinder 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Blinder was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.