Benjamin Shapiro, M.D.
NPI 1356447460 · Psychiatry Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Shapiro, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1356447460).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356447460
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A83155 (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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
196 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 126 | $186 |
| Telephone Or Internet Assessment With Verbal and Written Report By Consulting Physician, 11-20 Minutes99447 | 39 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 17 | $236 |
| Telephone Or Internet Assessment With Verbal and Written Report By Consulting Physician, 21-30 Minutes99448 | 14 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$236 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 112 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 77 | 20 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 63 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 60 | 18 |
| Alprazolam | 55 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 55 | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 311 N Robertson Blvd # 927Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1705Phone: (310) 430-0405
- 11500 W Olympic Blvd Ste 441Los Angeles, CA 90064-1525Phone: (310) 464-8918
- 97 W Bellevue Dr Ste 5000Pasadena, CA 91105-2501Phone: (310) 464-8918
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-15
- Last updated
- 2025-12-29
- Certified
- 2025-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Shapiro's NPI number?
- Benjamin Shapiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356447460, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Shapiro's specialty?
- Benjamin Shapiro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Shapiro located?
- Benjamin Shapiro's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 860w, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2189.
- What is Benjamin Shapiro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Shapiro is (310) 301-7396.
- Does Benjamin Shapiro accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Shapiro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Shapiro's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Shapiro's NPI (1356447460) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.