Michael Benz, M.D.
NPI 1548352438 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Benz, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1548352438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548352438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 24MA07219700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,449 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 283 | $143 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 274 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 269 | $103 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 205 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 170 | $54 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 180 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 71 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 156 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 154 | 66 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 148 | 58 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 140 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,227 across 62 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
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2024-01-16
- Certified
- 2024-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Benz's NPI number?
- Michael Benz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548352438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Benz's specialty?
- Michael Benz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Benz located?
- Michael Benz's practice location on file with NPPES is 149 Palisade Ave Fl 1, Jersey City, NJ 07306-1113.
- What is Michael Benz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Benz is (201) 222-1170.
- Does Michael Benz accept Medicare?
- Michael Benz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Benz's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Benz's NPI (1548352438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.