Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC
NPI 1518313188 · Internal Medicine Physician · Far Rockaway, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC is a Internal Medicine Physician organization in Far Rockaway, NY (NPI 1518313188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518313188
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Lori Benkel, Office Manager(917) 520-7297
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Doing business as
- Platinum Healthcare
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-12
- Last updated
- 2026-02-15
- Certified
- 2026-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's NPI number?
- Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518313188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC?
- Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC is classified in the NPPES registry as Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC located?
- Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's practice location on file with NPPES is 712 Beach 20th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691-3502.
- What is Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC is (917) 520-7297.
- Does Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC accept Medicare?
- Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC?
- The authorized official listed on Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's NPPES record is Lori Benkel, Office Manager. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's NPI active?
- Yes — Seth Benkel, MD, PLLC's NPI (1518313188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.