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BENJAMIN JAMES
NPI 1417388679
Marriage & Family Therapist in Indianapolis, IN

Active since December 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6950 HILLSDALE CT, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250(317) 621-7740(317) 621-7608 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Benjamin James NPPES

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

BENJAMIN JAMES (NPI 1417388679) is an individual marriage & family therapist in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (35001812A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Hospital East, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417388679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy106H00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN JAMES
Location Address6950 HILLSDALE CTIndianapolis, IN 46250-2040
Mailing Address6626 E. 75th St., Ste 500Indianapolis, IN 46250-2890 · (317) 621-7561 · Fax (317) 355-6096
Phone(317) 621-7740
Fax(317) 621-7608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1417388679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyMarriage & Family TherapistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code106H00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 35001812A
Definition
A marriage and family therapist is a person with a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, or a master's or doctoral degree in a related mental health field with substantially equivalent coursework in marriage and family therapy, who receives supervised clinical experience, or a person who meets the state requirements to practice as a marriage and family therapist. A marriage and family therapist treats mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage and family systems. A marriage and family therapist provides mental health and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Also ListedCounselor · SchoolTaxonomy 101YS0200X · License 35001812A (IN)
6950 HILLSDALE CT, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin James 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 ID9133579519
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231227002313
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin James reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Community Health Network, Inc
0.1 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
Indianapolis, IN 46250
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 175 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265477632 (317) 621-7740

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Psychotherapy for crisis, first hour 90839
Psychotherapy for crisis is a supportive service provided during times of intense distress. In the first hour, the therapist will help you express your feelings, understand the crisis better, and work on immediate coping strategies. This is aimed at reducing stress and promoting emotional well-being.
17 services17 patients
Psychotherapy for crisis, each additional 30 minutes 90840
Psychotherapy for crisis is a therapeutic service focused on helping individuals navigate through immediate crises. Each additional 30-minute session provides more time to explore emotions, thoughts, and behaviors related to the crisis, and develop coping strategies.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Community Hospital East

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150074
Location1500 N Ritter AveIndianapolis, IN 46219 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

KANESHA D MILLER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
SARAH HALE
Counselor (School)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
SHANNON O'HARA LMHC
Counselor (School)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
MICHAEL MENAFEE MA
Counselor (School)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
CIERA R JACKSON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
CHRISTOPHER ALLEN NELSON
Social Worker
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
HEATHER KENJORSKI LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-7740
COMMUNITY HOSPITALS OF INDIANA, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
6950 HILLSDALE CT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Marion County (317) 621-2218

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 James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin James is 1417388679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2013.

Where is Benjamin James located?

Benjamin James practices at 6950 Hillsdale Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46250. The listed phone number is (317) 621-7740.

What is Benjamin James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Marriage & Family Therapist with taxonomy code 106H00000X.

Is Benjamin James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin James 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin James reassigns Medicare benefits to Community Health Network, Inc (Indianapolis, IN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin James accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Benjamin James 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 James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin James is affiliated with Community Hospital East.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin James was last updated on November 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.