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JOSEPH BENEZRA
NPI 1508873878
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Brooklyn, NY

Active since August 01, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Sep 17, 2026
1045 E 18TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11230(718) 998-6939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Joseph Benezra NPPES

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

JOSEPH BENEZRA (NPI 1508873878) is an individual psychiatry provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (127387) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through September 17, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508873878
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH BENEZRA
Location Address1045 E 18TH STBrooklyn, NY 11230-4405
Mailing Address1045 E 18th StBrooklyn, NY 11230-4405
Phone(718) 998-6939
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 2008
✔ NPI 1508873878 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 127387
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1045 E 18TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11230
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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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Opted out of Medicare

Joseph Benezra has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from September 17, 2012 through September 17, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateSeptember 17, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughSeptember 17, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11230 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
$203.53 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $50.88 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$83.44 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $20.86 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROCHELLE BENEZRA
Speech-Language Pathologist
1045 E 18TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (718) 338-2383
ROCHELLE BENEZRA
Speech-Language Pathologist
1045 E 18TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11230
Kings County (718) 998-6838

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 Joseph Benezra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Benezra is 1508873878. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Joseph Benezra located?

Joseph Benezra practices at 1045 E 18th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230. The listed phone number is (718) 998-6939.

What is Joseph Benezra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joseph Benezra enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Benezra has opted out of Medicare through September 17, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Benezra was last updated on October 25, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.