Benjamin H Natelson, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Benjamin H Natelson is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin H Natelson, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 59+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1967), he has been practicing for over 59 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
Older · 4734dNPPES updated 2013-06-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.1%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
13.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
68
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
30
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
84
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1967
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
59 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1967)
Mailing address
5 Alpine Dr, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849-1248
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Benjamin H Natelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin H Natelson for anxiety counseling, cholesterol management, 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 H Natelson
Dr. Natelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 256-3429.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin H Natelson
Practice Location
160 Water St, New York, NY 10038-4922
Mailing Address
5 Alpine Dr, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849-1248
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