Benjamin Shin, MD
NPI 1740654078 · Psychiatry Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Shin, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1740654078).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740654078
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.071701 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
285 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $139 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 44 | $98 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 41 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 30 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $98–$192 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 130 | 20 |
| Mirtazapine | 75 | — |
| Olanzapine | 61 | 12 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 59 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 54 | — |
| Aripiprazolebrand: Abilify Maintena | 41 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-11-24
- Last updated
- 2023-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Shin's NPI number?
- Benjamin Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740654078, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Shin's specialty?
- Benjamin Shin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Shin located?
- Benjamin Shin's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 S La Fayette Park Pl Ste 300, Los Angeles, CA 90057-5400.
- What is Benjamin Shin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Shin is (213) 252-2100.
- Does Benjamin Shin accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Shin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Shin's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Shin's NPI (1740654078) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.