Charles Bensenhaver, M.D.
NPI 1215031646 · Specialist · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Bensenhaver, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1215031646).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215031646
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25215 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
2,304 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,499 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 435 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 110 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 106 | $70 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 89 | $103 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 154 | 23 |
| Lorazepam | 147 | 27 |
| Clonazepam | 138 | 27 |
| Mirtazapine | 100 | 15 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 99 | 15 |
| Olanzapine | 92 | 24 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 across 6 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
- 2006-09-07
- Last updated
- 2019-12-31
- Certified
- 2019-12-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Bensenhaver's NPI number?
- Charles Bensenhaver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215031646, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Bensenhaver's specialty?
- Charles Bensenhaver is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Charles Bensenhaver located?
- Charles Bensenhaver's practice location on file with NPPES is 3430 Newburg Rd Ste 210, Louisville, KY 40218-2458.
- What is Charles Bensenhaver's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Bensenhaver is (502) 454-8800.
- Does Charles Bensenhaver accept Medicare?
- Charles Bensenhaver is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Bensenhaver's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Bensenhaver's NPI (1215031646) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.