Paul Benson, M.D.
NPI 1841407673 · Specialist · Santa Monica, CA
Paul Benson, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1841407673).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841407673
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G47217 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 80 | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 68 | 18 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 61 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 51 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 48 | 11 |
| Alprazolam | 44 | — |
| Clonazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$283 across 12 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
- 2007-05-17
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Benson's NPI number?
- Paul Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841407673, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Benson's specialty?
- Paul Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Benson located?
- Paul Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2444 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5808.
- What is Paul Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Benson is (310) 829-9880.
- Is Paul Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Benson's NPI (1841407673) 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.