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SILVIA MARIA ORTIZ BENZEL PH.D.
NPI 1659438299
Psychologist - Counseling in Arroyo Grande, CA

Active since January 02, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2028
3930 CAMINO SAN GABRIEL, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420(805) 541-5280(805) 541-5280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Silvia Maria Ortiz Benzel Ph.d. NPPES

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

SILVIA MARIA ORTIZ BENZEL PH.D. (NPI 1659438299) is an individual counseling provider in Arroyo Grande, California, licensed in California (PSY11656) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659438299
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy103TC1900X
Provider Legal NameSILVIA MARIA ORTIZ BENZELCredential: PH.D.
Location Address3930 CAMINO SAN GABRIELArroyo Grande, CA 93420-6984
Mailing Address3930 Camino San GabrielArroyo Grande, CA 93420-6984 · (805) 541-5280 · Fax (805) 541-5280
Fax(805) 541-5280
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1659438299 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychologist · CounselingBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code103TC1900X
License✔ Licensed in CA · PSY11656
Definition
A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.
3930 CAMINO SAN GABRIEL, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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

Silvia Maria Ortiz Benzel Ph.d. 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 July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2018
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2028Opt-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.

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 Silvia Ortiz Benzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Silvia Ortiz Benzel is 1659438299. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2007.

Where is Silvia Ortiz Benzel located?

Silvia Ortiz Benzel practices at 3930 Camino San Gabriel, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. The listed phone number is (805) 541-5280.

What is Silvia Ortiz Benzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychologist, specializing in Counseling, with taxonomy code 103TC1900X.

Is Silvia Ortiz Benzel enrolled in Medicare?

No. Silvia Ortiz Benzel has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028. 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 Silvia Ortiz Benzel was last updated on October 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.