Jeffrey L Benjamin, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Jeffrey L Benjamin is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in psychiatry & neurology, Jeffrey L Benjamin, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Brooklyn. He has been in practice for 43+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.38/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
263 7th Ave. Bldg 665 Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11215
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202390.38/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.98%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
315
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
206
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
911
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $191k
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$350 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jeffrey L Benjamin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
43 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
Mailing address
506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215-3609
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jeffrey L Benjamin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jeffrey L Benjamin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Jeffrey L Benjamin
NPI records show Dr. Benjamin as active with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 246-8614.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jeffrey L Benjamin
Practice Location
263 7th Ave. Bldg 665 Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Mailing Address
506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215-3609
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