Maria F Benetos, DO

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Maria F Benetos is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Smithtown, NY with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(631) 265-0909Smithtown, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Maria F Benetos, DO has been part of the Smithtown medical community since 2007 in independent practice. A New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology graduate since 2005, she brings 21+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Smithtown21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5604dNPPES updated 2011-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2 Brooksite Dr Suite 220, Smithtown, NY 11787-3492

Fax: (631) 265-0757
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.6%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

142

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

77

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

915

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $58k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
56%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
51%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Maria F Benetos's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

New York College of Osteo Medicine of New York Institute of Technology (Class of 2005)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Maria F Benetos

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Maria F Benetos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Smithtown 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 Maria F Benetos

NPI records show Dr. Benetos as active with telehealth listed in Smithtown, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 265-0909.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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