Ricardo Benenstein, MD
NPI 1740470459 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Stamford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Benenstein, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Stamford, CT (NPI 1740470459).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740470459
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 69384 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
2,130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 758 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 434 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 199 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 73 | $120 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 71 | $76 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 140 | 47 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 136 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 135 | 41 |
| Losartan Potassium | 88 | 25 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 55 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$201 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
- 2007-07-29
- Last updated
- 2021-12-09
- Certified
- 2021-12-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Benenstein's NPI number?
- Ricardo Benenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740470459, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Benenstein's specialty?
- Ricardo Benenstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Benenstein located?
- Ricardo Benenstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 29 Hospital Plz Ste 502, Stamford, CT 06902-3602.
- What is Ricardo Benenstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Benenstein is (203) 348-7410.
- Does Ricardo Benenstein accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Benenstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Benenstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Benenstein's NPI (1740470459) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.