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DR. MARK M BENKEL MD
NPI 1770699787
Pediatrics in Brooklyn, NY

Active since August 22, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through May 9, 2028CLIA 33D0148202 · Certificate of Compliance
6410 VETERANS AVE, SUITE 105, BROOKLYN, NY 11234(718) 209-8600(718) 209-8605 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Mark M Benkel Md NPPES

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

DR. MARK M BENKEL MD (NPI 1770699787) is an individual pediatrics provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (124411) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through May 9, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer and holds a CLIA Certificate of Compliance certificate valid through January 25, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770699787
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK M BENKELCredential: MD
Location Address6410 VETERANS AVE, SUITE 105Brooklyn, NY 11234-5639
Mailing Address6410 Veterans Ave, Suite 105Brooklyn, NY 11234-5639 · (718) 209-8600 · Fax (718) 209-8605
Phone(718) 209-8600
Fax(718) 209-8605
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1770699787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 124411
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
6410 VETERANS AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11234
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB1665
Medicaid00248128NY

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

Dr. Mark M Benkel Md 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 May 9, 2016 through May 9, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 9, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 9, 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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Compliance 33D0148202

Mark Benkel MD · Brooklyn, NY
Active · expires Jan 25, 2027
CLIA Number33D0148202
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 26, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 25, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Mark M. Benkel
Laboratory Phone(718) 209-8600
Laboratory LocationMark Benkel MD6410 Veterans Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory after an inspection that finds the laboratory to be in compliance with all applicable CLIA requirements.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11234 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
$105.06 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

BELLADONNA MEDICAL PC
Obstetrics & Gynecology
6410 VETERANS AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 209-6400
HEART DOCS LLP
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
6410 VETERANS AVE, SUITE 102
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 763-7061
RICHARD LOCKE DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
6410 VETERANS AVE, 205
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 531-4900
DR. ROBERT JEROME LICHT D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
6410 VETERANS AVE, SUITE 205
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 251-5551
GARY LOCKE DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
6410 VETERANS AVE, 205
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 531-4900
R.L. DENTAL SERVICES, P.C.
Dentist (General Practice)
6410 VETERANS AVE, SUITE 205
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 251-5551
PEARLINE NGWE-WILSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6410 VETERANS AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 763-7061
MS. PATRICIA SILNE NP
Nurse Practitioner
6410 VETERANS AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11234
Kings County (718) 209-6400

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 Mark Benkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Benkel is 1770699787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2006.

Where is Mark Benkel located?

Mark Benkel practices at 6410 Veterans Ave Suite 105, Brooklyn, NY 11234. The listed phone number is (718) 209-8600.

What is Mark Benkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Mark Benkel enrolled in Medicare?

No. Mark Benkel has opted out of Medicare through May 9, 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.

Does Mark Benkel hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Compliance (number 33D0148202) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 25, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Benkel was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.