Michael Benson, M.D.
NPI 1952720369 · Urology Physician · Belleville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Benson, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Belleville, NJ (NPI 1952720369).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952720369
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,462 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 465 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 365 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 355 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 288 | $138 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Pelvis76857 | 118 | $51 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 99 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 465 | 172 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 305 | 75 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 201 | 65 |
| Estradiol | 192 | 72 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 183 | 63 |
| Dutasteride | 142 | 55 |
| Finasteride | 137 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,060 across 16 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 185 S Orange AveMsb G530Newark, NJ 07103-2757Phone: (973) 972-6639
- 799 Bloomfield Ave Ste 300Verona, NJ 07044-1301Phone: (973) 239-1112Fax: (973) 239-4448
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-01
- Certified
- 2021-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Benson's NPI number?
- Michael Benson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952720369, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Benson's specialty?
- Michael Benson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Benson located?
- Michael Benson's practice location on file with NPPES is 36 Newark Ave Ste 200, Belleville, NJ 07109-4121.
- What is Michael Benson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Benson is (973) 759-6180.
- Does Michael Benson accept Medicare?
- Michael Benson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Benson's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Benson's NPI (1952720369) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.