Benjamin Shain, MD
Benjamin Shain is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Deerfield, IL with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin Shain, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 45+ years, working in group practice. A Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University graduate since 1981, he brings 45+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1992dNPPES updated 2020-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
49 S Waukegan Rd Ste 200, Deerfield, IL 60015-5204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.5%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
25
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
31
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
610
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $51k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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, Bipolar Disorder, and Mood Disorders.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1981
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Differs from practice location
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Benjamin Shain
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin Shain for anxiety counseling, bipolar management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Deerfield 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 Shain
NPI records show Dr. Shain as active with telehealth listed in Deerfield, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 400-8400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin Shain
Practice Location
49 S Waukegan Rd Ste 200, Deerfield, IL 60015-5204
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
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