Benjamin Palter, MD
NPI 1659877595 · Internal Medicine Physician · Stony Brook, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Palter, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Stony Brook, NY (NPI 1659877595).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659877595
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 309851 (NY)
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
8 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
427 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 230 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $147 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 26 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $131 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 18 | $37 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Omeprazole | 17 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-31
- Last updated
- 2023-08-07
- Certified
- 2023-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Palter's NPI number?
- Benjamin Palter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659877595, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Palter's specialty?
- Benjamin Palter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Palter located?
- Benjamin Palter's practice location on file with NPPES is Hsc Level 16-020 Suny Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-0001.
- What is Benjamin Palter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Palter is (631) 689-8333.
- Does Benjamin Palter accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Palter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Palter's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Palter's NPI (1659877595) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.