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BENJAMIN LINGSHAW YAM M.D.
NPI 1962716480
Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Hackensack, NJ

Active since July 27, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
165 MAIN ST, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601(516) 851-4211 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 20, 2022, Dec 12, 2019, Nov 13, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Benjamin Lingshaw Yam M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN LINGSHAW YAM M.D. (NPI 1962716480) is an individual vascular & interventional radiology provider in Hackensack, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09646500) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962716480
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0204X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN LINGSHAW YAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address165 MAIN STHackensack, NJ 07601-7124
Mailing Address168 Overlook TerRoslyn Heights, NY 11577-1438 · (516) 851-4211
Phone(516) 851-4211
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20225 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1962716480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0204X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09646500✔ Licensed in NY · 278333
Definition
A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
165 MAIN ST, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 Lingshaw Yam M.d. 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 ID2163713686
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160621002775, I20190411002896
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.

Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250
A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.
70 services46 patients
Ct scan of chest without contrast 71250
A CT scan of the chest without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses special X-ray equipment to produce detailed images of your chest area, including your lungs and heart. It can help diagnose conditions such as lung diseases or heart disorders. It doesn't involve any dyes or contrast agents.
48 services48 patients
X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
37 services37 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
26 services26 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paramus, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310012
Location4 Valley Health PlazaParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07601 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Appropriate Follow-up Imaging for Incidental Abdominal Lesions
Percentage of final reports for abdominal imaging studies for asymptomatic patients aged 18 years and older with one or more of the following noted incidentally with follow_up imaging recommended: - Liver lesion =< 0.5 cm - Cystic kidney lesion < 1.0 cm -…
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%45 patients
Radiation Consideration for Adult CT: Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques
Percentage of final reports for patients aged 18 years and older undergoing CT with documentation that one or more of the following dose reduction techniques were used: - Automated exposure control - Adjustment of the mA and/or kV according to patient size -…
100%309 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

LASER AND VEIN TREATMENT CENTER
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
165 MAIN ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (516) 851-4211
ESSEX PAIN MANAGEMENT GROUP, PC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
165 MAIN ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (201) 968-1055
INTERSTATE MULTI-SPECIALTY MEDICAL GROUP PC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
165 MAIN ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (973) 574-2070
EAST COAST SURGICAL & MEDICAL SUPPLY, LLC
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
165 MAIN ST
HACKENSACK, NJ 07601
Bergen County (201) 487-1812

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 Yam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Yam is 1962716480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2010.

Where is Benjamin Yam located?

Benjamin Yam practices at 165 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601. The listed phone number is (516) 851-4211.

What is Benjamin Yam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0204X.

Is Benjamin Yam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Yam 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 Yam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Benjamin Yam 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 Yam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Yam is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Yam was last updated on April 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.