Benjamin Gersh, MD
NPI 1942400072 · Psychiatry Physician · Urbana, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Gersh, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Urbana, IL (NPI 1942400072).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942400072
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011-00818 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
18 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
142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 71 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 27 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$127 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 28 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 25 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 23 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | 21 |
| Clonazepam | 19 |
| Lithium Carbonatebrand: Lithium Carbonate Er | 13 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 13 |
| Aripiprazole | 13 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-18
- Last updated
- 2021-02-04
- Certified
- 2021-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Gersh's NPI number?
- Benjamin Gersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942400072, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Gersh's specialty?
- Benjamin Gersh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Gersh located?
- Benjamin Gersh's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801-2500.
- What is Benjamin Gersh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Gersh is (217) 383-3431.
- Does Benjamin Gersh accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Gersh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Gersh's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Gersh's NPI (1942400072) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.