Michael Bender
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Michael Bender is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Michael Bender specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in New York, NY in group practice. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1917dNPPES updated 2021-02-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.47/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better41%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-41.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
530
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
128
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
561
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $323k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+26%) — 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 (+16%) — 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 (+8%) — 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 · 2011
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Board certified · Feb 23, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
3759 61st St Apt. 2b, Woodside, NY 11377-2567
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Michael Bender
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Bender for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Michael Bender
Dr. Bender is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (646) 962-2333.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Bender
Practice Location
425 E 61st St Ste 402, New York, NY 10065-8722
Mailing Address
3759 61st St Apt. 2b, Woodside, NY 11377-2567
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