Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Benzian, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Pediatric Radiology Physician · Santa Barbara, CA

  • NPI 1497754931
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Pueblo at Bath
Santa Barbara, CA 931054390
(805) 569-7279
fax (805) 569-8279
Mailing address
Po Box 4219
Orange, CA 928634219

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 18, 2008
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A54335
Medicaid
CA #00A543350

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497754931. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23,972
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$637,406
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 15,163 192 $0
A9575 Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml 2,381 75 $0
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 878 878 $56
77067 Screening mammography 878 878 $138
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 248 245 $37
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 227 191 $44
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 188 179 $9
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast 180 175 $145
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 168 121 $41
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 150 139 $344

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 192. This provider delivers 125× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Benzian's medical specialty?
Dr. James Benzian practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Santa Barbara, CA.
Where does Dr. James Benzian practice?
Dr. James Benzian practices at Pueblo at Bath, Santa Barbara, CA 931054390. Office phone: 8055697279.
What is Dr. James Benzian's NPI?
Dr. James Benzian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497754931, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Benzian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Benzian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Benzian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9575); Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.