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DR. BENJAMIN ZACHARY WERTHEIMER M.D.
NPI 1487821385
Internal Medicine in New York, NY

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
550 1ST AVE, TCH 1803, NEW YORK, NY 10016(646) 501-6939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Zachary Wertheimer M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN ZACHARY WERTHEIMER M.D. (NPI 1487821385) is an individual internal medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (252213-1) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487821385
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN ZACHARY WERTHEIMERCredential: M.D.
Location Address550 1ST AVE, TCH 1803New York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address111 N 9th St Apt 2lBrooklyn, NY 11249-1901 · (617) 921-5044
Phone(646) 501-6939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPerelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2022
✔ NPI 1487821385 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 252213-1✔ Licensed in MA · 240558
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.
550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016
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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

Dr. Benjamin Zachary Wertheimer 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 ID8729122932
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110811000285
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
28 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
23 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330214
Location550 First AvenueNew York, NY 10016 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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.

84.47/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.33
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.91

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.

DR. SHARON URALIL D.O.
Internal Medicine
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-3293
DR. DIANA TREVAS FLEISHER
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-3293
DR. MONICA GUPTA M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
550 1ST AVE, NBV 16N30, INTERNAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-6397
CHRISTINE CHAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
DR. MATTHEW CHIARELLO MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
DR. MEGAN ELIZABETH JENKINS M.D.
Surgery
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-7300
DR. MANAN PATEL M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506
VICKY CHIANG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
550 1ST AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10016
New York County (212) 263-5506

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 Wertheimer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Wertheimer is 1487821385. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is Benjamin Wertheimer located?

Benjamin Wertheimer practices at 550 1st Ave Tch 1803, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (646) 501-6939.

What is Benjamin Wertheimer's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Wertheimer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Wertheimer 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.

Is Benjamin Wertheimer affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Wertheimer is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Wertheimer was last updated on September 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.