Benjamin Furst, MD
NPI 1033214010 · Psychiatry Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Furst, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1033214010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033214010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A81540 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
176 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 47 | $137 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 41 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $193 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 21 | $98 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$193 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Risperidone | 127 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 80 |
| Olanzapine | 79 |
| Clozapinebrand: Clozapine Odt | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 53 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 41 |
| Aripiprazole | 41 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 40 |
| Lorazepam | 39 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2020-01-02
- Certified
- 2020-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Furst's NPI number?
- Benjamin Furst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033214010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Furst's specialty?
- Benjamin Furst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Furst located?
- Benjamin Furst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502-2004.
- What is Benjamin Furst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Furst is (424) 306-5700.
- Does Benjamin Furst accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Furst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Furst's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Furst's NPI (1033214010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.