Akil Benjamin, DO
NPI 1558573477 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Westminster, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akil Benjamin, DO is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Westminster, MD (NPI 1558573477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558573477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H70446 (MD)
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
3,290 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 | 1,082 | $126 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 420 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 260 | $171 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 203 | $57 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 171 | $153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 192 | 62 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 147 | 97 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 142 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 120 | 44 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 76 | 38 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 72 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,030 across 28 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
- 2007-05-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-27
- Certified
- 2022-07-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akil Benjamin's NPI number?
- Akil Benjamin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558573477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akil Benjamin's specialty?
- Akil Benjamin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akil Benjamin located?
- Akil Benjamin's practice location on file with NPPES is 826 Washington Rd Ste 210&102, Westminster, MD 21157-5750.
- What is Akil Benjamin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akil Benjamin is (855) 527-7246.
- Does Akil Benjamin accept Medicare?
- Akil Benjamin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akil Benjamin's NPI active?
- Yes — Akil Benjamin's NPI (1558573477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.