Lurleen Benzian, MD
NPI 1639173289 · Dermatology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lurleen Benzian, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1639173289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639173289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- G82200 (CA)
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
21 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
4,518 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,901 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 725 | $96 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 491 | $37 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 490 | $55 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 235 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 65 | 36 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 50 | 33 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 35 | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 21 | 12 |
| Imiquimod | 15 | 12 |
| Fluorouracil | 14 | 11 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Syringe | 11 | — |
These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 3 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lurleen Benzian's NPI number?
- Lurleen Benzian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639173289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lurleen Benzian's specialty?
- Lurleen Benzian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lurleen Benzian located?
- Lurleen Benzian's practice location on file with NPPES is 334 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2475.
- What is Lurleen Benzian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lurleen Benzian is (805) 964-1514.
- Does Lurleen Benzian accept Medicare?
- Lurleen Benzian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lurleen Benzian's NPI active?
- Yes — Lurleen Benzian's NPI (1639173289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.