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DR. WALTER EDWARD BENKERT SIPE M.D.
NPI 1841341427
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA

Active since January 12, 2007PECOS Enrolled
500 PARNASUS AVE, BOX 0136, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-5892(415) 476-1343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Walter Edward Benkert Sipe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER EDWARD BENKERT SIPE M.D. (NPI 1841341427) is an individual psychiatry provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A87916) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Oakland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841341427
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER EDWARD BENKERT SIPECredential: M.D.
Location Address500 PARNASUS AVE, BOX 0136San Francisco, CA 94143-0136
Mailing Address1425 Leimert Blvd Ste 204Oakland, CA 94602-1866 · (415) 483-2112 · Fax (415) 744-1163
Phone(415) 476-5892
Fax(415) 476-1343
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1841341427 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A87916
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.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyTaxonomy 2080P0206X · License A87916 (CA)
500 PARNASUS AVE, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11425 Leimert Blvd Ste 204Oakland, CA 94602-1866 · Phone (415) 483-2112 · Fax (415) 744-1163

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Walter Edward Benkert Sipe M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Walter Sipe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services
Same address
Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,544 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477624104 (415) 353-2808
Ucsf Pediatrics Associates
Same address
Pediatrics
505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,159 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376614016 (415) 353-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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 Walter Sipe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Sipe is 1841341427. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2007.

Where is Walter Sipe located?

Walter Sipe practices at 500 Parnasus Ave Box 0136, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-5892.

What is Walter Sipe's specialty?

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

Is Walter Sipe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Sipe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Walter Sipe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Walter Sipe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA) and Ucsf Pediatrics Associates (San Francisco, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Walter Sipe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Sipe was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.