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DR. BENJAMIN B CHENEY MD
NPI 1912102120
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in New York, NY

Active since June 18, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 10, 2026
211 E 43RD ST RM 1102, NEW YORK, NY 10017(212) 712-8889 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin B Cheney Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN B CHENEY MD (NPI 1912102120) is an individual psychiatry provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (227820) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through August 10, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912102120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN B CHENEYCredential: MD
Location Address211 E 43RD ST RM 1102New York, NY 10017-4767
Mailing Address211 E 43rd St Rm 1102New York, NY 10017-4767 · (212) 712-8889 · Fax (646) 368-8242
Phone(212) 712-8889
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1912102120 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 NY · 227820
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 ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0802X · License 227820 (NY)
211 E 43RD ST RM 1102, New York, NY 10017
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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

Dr. Benjamin B Cheney 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 August 10, 2020 through August 10, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 10, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 10, 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 10017 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
$198.19 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $49.54 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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 Benjamin Cheney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Cheney is 1912102120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Cheney located?

Benjamin Cheney practices at 211 E 43rd St Rm 1102, New York, NY 10017. The listed phone number is (212) 712-8889.

What is Benjamin Cheney's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Cheney enrolled in Medicare?

No. Benjamin Cheney has opted out of Medicare through August 10, 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 Benjamin Cheney was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.