Benson Chin, MD
NPI 1134218266 · Family Medicine Physician · Yuba City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benson Chin, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Yuba City, CA (NPI 1134218266).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134218266
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A66235 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,384 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 876 | $130 |
| Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Each Additional 15 Minutes97814 | 722 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 576 | $92 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 489 | $15 |
| Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Initial 15 Minutes97813 | 361 | $46 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 265 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 236 | 62 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 152 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 45 |
| Losartan Potassium | 121 | 36 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 121 | 32 |
| Allopurinol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,716 across 91 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benson Chin's NPI number?
- Benson Chin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134218266, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benson Chin's specialty?
- Benson Chin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benson Chin located?
- Benson Chin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1558 Poole Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993-2607.
- What is Benson Chin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benson Chin is (530) 755-0882.
- Does Benson Chin accept Medicare?
- Benson Chin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benson Chin's NPI active?
- Yes — Benson Chin's NPI (1134218266) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.