Curtis G Benesch, MD
Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Curtis G Benesch is a Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Rochester, NY with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Curtis G Benesch, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.69/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0002
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.69/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
121
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
276
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $31k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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 · 1988
University of Nebraska Medical Center
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Taxonomy: 2084V0102X
Education & Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 278984, Rochester, NY 14627-8984
Differs from practice location
Virtual Vascular Neurology Care With Curtis G Benesch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Curtis G Benesch for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Rochester 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 Curtis G Benesch
Dr. Benesch is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 275-2530.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Curtis G Benesch
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-0002
Mailing Address
Po Box 278984, Rochester, NY 14627-8984
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