Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paramjit Benipal, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Santa Maria, CA
- NPI 1306803572
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.7 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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361 Town Center West Suite 101
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805) 922-6581
fax (805) 348-3217
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 2, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A64620
- Medicaid
- CA #00A646200
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306803572. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,412
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$323,508
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 796 | 501 | $136 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 453 | 381 | $96 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 320 | 319 | $132 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 221 | 221 | $175 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 200 | 192 | $121 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 178 | 175 | $259 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 98 | 98 | $117 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 45 | 43 | $13 | |
91200 |
Measurement of liver stiffness | 35 | 33 | $34 | |
45381 |
Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 25 | 24 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Santa Maria Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 173. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$573
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $356.14 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $40.97 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $39.68 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $37.49 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 2 | $32.62 | |
| Organon LLC | 1 | $28.35 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $18.87 | |
| Qol Medical, LLC | 1 | $18.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
713
Patients
242
Total drug cost
$114,570
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 249 | 111 | $5,177 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 77 | 31 | $1,737 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 73 | 25 | $1,919 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 66 | 13 | $47,586 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 52 | 14 | $5,042 |
| Movantik (Naloxegol Oxalate) | Brand | 42 | 0 | $6,079 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $1,687 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 20 | 0 | $377 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 20 | 20 | $393 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $713 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paramjit Benipal's medical specialty?
Dr. Paramjit Benipal practices Gastroenterology Physician in Santa Maria, CA.
Where does Dr. Paramjit Benipal practice?
Dr. Paramjit Benipal practices at 361 Town Center West Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458. Office phone: 8059226581.
What is Dr. Paramjit Benipal's NPI?
Dr. Paramjit Benipal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306803572, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paramjit Benipal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paramjit Benipal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paramjit Benipal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.