Ralph Benzakein, DPM
NPI 1609873041 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Benzakein, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1609873041).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609873041
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N-003697-01 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
3,287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 1,884 | $51 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 493 | $38 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 331 | $45 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99304 | 323 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $104 |
| Trimming of Fingernails Or Toenails11719 | 93 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2007-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Benzakein's NPI number?
- Ralph Benzakein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609873041, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Benzakein's specialty?
- Ralph Benzakein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Ralph Benzakein located?
- Ralph Benzakein's practice location on file with NPPES is 2241 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229-2303.
- What is Ralph Benzakein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Benzakein is (718) 998-1375.
- Does Ralph Benzakein accept Medicare?
- Ralph Benzakein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Benzakein's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Benzakein's NPI (1609873041) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.