Benjamin Galen, M.D.
NPI 1437474798 · Hospitalist Physician · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Galen, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1437474798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437474798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 269772 (NY)
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
16 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
461 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 50 Minutes99233 | 135 | $139 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 96 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 70 | $205 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 55 | $57 |
| Ultrasound of Heart, Follow-Up93308 | 36 | $29 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-30
- Last updated
- 2013-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Galen's NPI number?
- Benjamin Galen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437474798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Galen's specialty?
- Benjamin Galen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Galen located?
- Benjamin Galen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1825 Eastchester Rd, Bronx, NY 10461-2301.
- What is Benjamin Galen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Galen is (718) 904-2400.
- Does Benjamin Galen accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Galen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Galen's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Galen's NPI (1437474798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.