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DR. BENJAMIN TSAI M.D.
NPI 1982898151
Emergency Medicine in Brooklyn, NY

Active since August 30, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
965 48TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11219(718) 283-7222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Tsai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN TSAI M.D. (NPI 1982898151) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in California (A102869) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982898151
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN TSAICredential: M.D.
Location Address965 48TH STBrooklyn, NY 11219-2919
Mailing Address965 48th StBrooklyn, NY 11219-2919
Phone(718) 283-7222
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2015
✔ NPI 1982898151 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A102869
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
965 48TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Tsai 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 ID6305917386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080618000744
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
146 services142 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
83 services82 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
58 services53 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11219 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 7

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

ANN KATZUR TSANG M.D.
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST, DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6031
DR. ALETHEA ELISHEVA GARBER MD
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST, DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (917) 587-1185
MARK SPEKTOR DO
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6031
DR. WAI TAN DI MD
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6029
DR. PLACID ANISSA BONE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6031
NATHANIEL JAMES SPENCER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST, DEPT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (718) 283-6029
ERIC CHOU MD
Emergency Medicine
965 48TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Kings County (310) 400-2306

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 Tsai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Tsai is 1982898151. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2007.

Where is Benjamin Tsai located?

Benjamin Tsai practices at 965 48th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. The listed phone number is (718) 283-7222.

What is Benjamin Tsai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Tsai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Tsai 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Tsai was last updated on December 28, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.