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DR. MYRIAM NIMR SHAFIK BENIAMIN M.D.
NPI 1487805461
Anesthesiology in Potsdam, NY

Active since October 08, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
50 LEROY ST, POTSDAM, NY 13676(315) 265-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 10, 2024, Mar 31, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Myriam Nimr Shafik Beniamin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MYRIAM NIMR SHAFIK BENIAMIN M.D. (NPI 1487805461) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Potsdam, New York, licensed in New York (273223) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Canton-potsdam Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Kent.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487805461
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MYRIAM NIMR SHAFIK BENIAMINCredential: M.D.
Location Address50 LEROY STPotsdam, NY 13676-1786
Mailing Address50 Leroy StPotsdam, NY 13676-1786 · (315) 265-3300
Phone(315) 265-3300
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateOctober 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1487805461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 273223✔ Licensed in ME · 018436
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
50 LEROY ST, Potsdam, NY 13676
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1194 E Main StFort Kent, ME 04743-1428 · Phone (207) 834-3155 · Fax (207) 834-2949

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Myriam Nimr Shafik Beniamin M.d. 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 ID3870618093
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120719000482
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 Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Myriam Beniamin reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
50 LEROY STREET
Potsdam, NY 13676
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 414 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568548782 (315) 265-3300
Carthage Area Hospital Inc
8.6 mi
Rural Health
2263 STATE HIGHWAY 310
Madrid, NY 13660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 199 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962274043 (315) 322-8947
Massena Hospital Inc
18 mi
Critical Access
1 HOSPITAL DR
Massena, NY 13662
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 176 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972604460 (315) 769-4200
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
25 mi
Psychiatric Hospital
214 KING ST STE B
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891753034 (315) 393-3600
Gouverneur Hospital
33 mi
Critical Access
77 W BARNEY ST
Gouverneur, NY 13642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629409925 (New York)
  • 143 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295156412 (315) 287-1000
Premier Anesthesia Of New York, P.C.
47 mi
Anesthesiology
2233 STATE ROUTE 86
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 248 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063658961 (770) 643-5501
Albany Medical College
152 mi
Allergy & Immunology
47 NEW SCOTLAND AVE
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,640 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497921688 (518) 262-9600
Delphi Healthcare PLLC
171 mi
Emergency Medicine
1160 CHILI AVE
Rochester, NY 14624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003075029 (585) 330-3374
Delphi Hospitalist Services LLC
171 mi
Hospitalist
1160 CHILI AVE STE 200
Rochester, NY 14624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 185 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922270420 (585) 500-4814
Delphi Physicians Group, PLLC
171 mi
Anesthesiology
1160 CHILI AVE
Rochester, NY 14624
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548865843 (585) 500-4814

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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
74 services74 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
57 services52 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
39 services38 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
28 services26 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
27 services27 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Canton-Potsdam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Potsdam, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330197
Location50 Leroy StreetPotsdam, NY 13676 · St. Lawrence 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.

JULIE LYNN LAWLESS LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300
DR. KYLE FLINT PHARMD, RPH
Pharmacist
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300
HEATHER MACKINNON
Physician Assistant
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300
KARYN SULLIVAN PA
Emergency Medicine
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 782-2620
COREEN BOHL MSW, LCSW, ACHP-SW
Social Worker (Clinical)
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300
KELSEY MILLER
Pharmacist
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 261-5511
CHRISTINA KASHMER PA
Physician Assistant
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300
YASMEEN ZAIDI MS
Counselor (Mental Health)
50 LEROY ST
POTSDAM, NY 13676
St. Lawrence County (315) 265-3300

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 Myriam Beniamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Myriam Beniamin is 1487805461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 8, 2008.

Where is Myriam Beniamin located?

Myriam Beniamin practices at 50 Leroy St, Potsdam, NY 13676. The listed phone number is (315) 265-3300.

What is Myriam Beniamin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Myriam Beniamin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Myriam Beniamin 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 organizations bill Medicare for Myriam Beniamin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Myriam Beniamin reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Canton-Potsdam Hospital (Potsdam, NY), Carthage Area Hospital Inc (Madrid, NY), Massena Hospital Inc (Massena, NY), Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center (Ogdensburg, NY), Gouverneur Hospital (Gouverneur, NY) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Myriam Beniamin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Myriam Beniamin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Myriam Beniamin is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Myriam Beniamin was last updated on July 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.