Benalfew Legesse, MD
NPI 1376767988 · Psychiatry Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benalfew Legesse, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1376767988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376767988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 238710 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
677 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 458 | $77 |
| Therapy Using Electrical Currents90870 | 81 | $103 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 53 | $129 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 52 | $111 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 33 | $167 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$167 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 36 | 23 |
| Risperidone | 31 | 24 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 28 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | 11 |
| Mirtazapine | 17 | — |
| Olanzapine | 17 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-13
- Last updated
- 2022-09-01
- Certified
- 2022-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benalfew Legesse's NPI number?
- Benalfew Legesse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376767988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benalfew Legesse's specialty?
- Benalfew Legesse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benalfew Legesse located?
- Benalfew Legesse's practice location on file with NPPES is 3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216-4207.
- What is Benalfew Legesse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benalfew Legesse is (190) 470-2635.
- Does Benalfew Legesse accept Medicare?
- Benalfew Legesse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benalfew Legesse's NPI active?
- Yes — Benalfew Legesse's NPI (1376767988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.