Benjamin Nissen
NPI 1649701541 · Psychiatry Physician · Edwards, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Nissen is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Edwards, CO (NPI 1649701541).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649701541
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DR.0065872 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 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
229 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 229 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $181–$181 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 103 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 103 | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 89 | 16 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 77 | 13 |
| Lamotrigine | 73 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 68 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 49 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-03-22
- Last updated
- 2025-02-12
- Certified
- 2025-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Nissen's NPI number?
- Benjamin Nissen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649701541, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Nissen's specialty?
- Benjamin Nissen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Nissen located?
- Benjamin Nissen's practice location on file with NPPES is 439 Edwards Access Rd, Edwards, CO 81632-5634.
- What is Benjamin Nissen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Nissen is (970) 445-2489.
- Does Benjamin Nissen accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Nissen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Nissen's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Nissen's NPI (1649701541) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.