Erik Halden Bengtsen, M.D.
Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Erik Halden Bengtsen is a Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Erik Halden Bengtsen, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 14+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
641 Lexington Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022-4503
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202361.31/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.9 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
166
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
670
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $16k
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — 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 (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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 · 2012
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Jan 7, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.
Taxonomy: 2084P0015X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
641 Lexington Ave Fl 7, New York, NY 10022-4503
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychosomatic Medicine Care With Erik Halden Bengtsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erik Halden Bengtsen for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — 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 Erik Halden Bengtsen
NPI records show Dr. Bengtsen as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 639-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erik Halden Bengtsen
Practice Location
641 Lexington Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022-4503
Mailing Address
641 Lexington Ave Fl 7, New York, NY 10022-4503
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