Payam Benson, MD
NPI 1457539850 · Nephrology Physician · Bergenfield, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Payam Benson, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Bergenfield, NJ (NPI 1457539850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457539850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09054900 (NJ)
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
18 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
289 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 50 Minutes99233 | 107 | $125 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 68 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 45 | $83 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 38 | $177 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 19 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | — |
| Spironolactone | 13 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 12 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 11 | — |
| Nitroglycerin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,179 across 4 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
- 2008-02-07
- Last updated
- 2021-02-15
- Certified
- 2021-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Payam Benson's NPI number?
- Payam Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457539850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Payam Benson's specialty?
- Payam Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Payam Benson located?
- Payam Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 81 Maiden Ln, Bergenfield, NJ 07621.
- What is Payam Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Payam Benson is (646) 261-2631.
- Does Payam Benson accept Medicare?
- Payam Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Payam Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Payam Benson's NPI (1457539850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.