Benjamin Cohen, M.D.
NPI 1982627626 · Specialist · Plainview, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Cohen, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Plainview, NY (NPI 1982627626).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982627626
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 236180-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $85 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 43 | $304 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $125 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, Each Additional Segment63048 | 23 | $166 |
| Device Supply With Scheduled Recording and Transmission for Remote Monitoring of Musculoskeletal System, Per 30 Days |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,634 across 10 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2016-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Cohen's NPI number?
- Benjamin Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982627626, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Cohen's specialty?
- Benjamin Cohen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Cohen located?
- Benjamin Cohen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1662 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803-7000.
- What is Benjamin Cohen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Cohen is (516) 759-7839.
- Does Benjamin Cohen accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Cohen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Cohen's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Cohen's NPI (1982627626) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.