Benjamin Fuchs

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Benjamin Fuchs is a Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry specialist based in New York, NY with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(212) 263-5506New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NY can see Benjamin Fuchs in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. A New York University School of Medicine graduate since 2017, he brings 9+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in New York9+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 352dNPPES updated 2025-06-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016-6402

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

84.47/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

32

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

89

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+13%)47%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
41%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2017

    Nyu Grossman School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 9, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 9 years in practice

    Established

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.

Taxonomy: 2084B0040X

Education & Training

New York University School of Medicine (Class of 2017)

Virtual Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Care With Benjamin Fuchs

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Fuchs for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Benjamin Fuchs

NPI records show Dr. Fuchs as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 263-5506.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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