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BENJAMIN FUCHS
NPI 1679008270
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in New York, NY

Active since April 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.47/100
CMS Quality Rating
550 1ST AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10016(212) 263-5506 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2025, Mar 11, 2021, Apr 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Benjamin Fuchs NPPES

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

BENJAMIN FUCHS (NPI 1679008270) is an individual behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (295901) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679008270
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084B0040X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN FUCHS
Location Address550 1ST AVENew York, NY 10016-6402
Mailing Address550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-5506
Phone(212) 263-5506
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1679008270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084B0040X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 295901
Definition
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 295901 (NY)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 295901 (NY)
550 1ST AVE, New York, NY 10016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Fuchs 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 ID3678808987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200616000244
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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
99 services30 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
52 services20 patients
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.
36 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
26 services14 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.
24 services13 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 Fuchs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Fuchs is 1679008270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2017.

Where is Benjamin Fuchs located?

Benjamin Fuchs practices at 550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (212) 263-5506.

What is Benjamin Fuchs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084B0040X.

Is Benjamin Fuchs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Fuchs 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.

What insurance does Benjamin Fuchs accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Benjamin Fuchs 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 Fuchs affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Fuchs was last updated on June 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.