Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Benefiel, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fountain Valley, CA

  • NPI 1861855827
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
17360 Brookhurst St
Fountain Valley, CA 927083720
(949) 340-9530
fax (714) 665-4680

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 31, 2019
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A153387

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861855827. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
761
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$101,240
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 369 153 $127
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 179 174 $123
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 141 138 $185
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 72 38 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in this city , average services per provider: 345. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
78
Patients
77
Total drug cost
$582
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levofloxacin Generic 15 14 $94
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 14 14 $110
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 14 $138
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 12 12 $77
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $70
Prednisone Generic 11 11 $92

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Benefiel's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Benefiel practices Internal Medicine Physician in Fountain Valley, CA.
Where does Dr. Michael Benefiel practice?
Dr. Michael Benefiel practices at 17360 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 927083720. Office phone: 9493409530.
What is Dr. Michael Benefiel's NPI?
Dr. Michael Benefiel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861855827, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Benefiel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Benefiel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Benefiel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.