Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Benenstein, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Stamford, CT

  • NPI 1740470459
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
29 Hospital Plz Ste 502
Stamford, CT 069023602
(203) 348-7410
fax (203) 961-8488

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 9, 2021
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Connecticut #69384 · New York #254009 · Florida #133801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740470459. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,474
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$146,647
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 885 692 $9
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 408 380 $71
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 221 110 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 169 90 $137
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 147 112 $16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 133 130 $183
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 59 56 $111
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 58 55 $18
78452 Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 46 46 $80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 46 46 $178

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Stamford Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 212. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$201
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $166.57
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.74
Pfizer INC. 1 $15.71

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$201

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
556
Patients
181
Total drug cost
$45,659
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 103 38 $1,808
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 100 44 $1,623
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 81 30 $1,098
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 75 37 $440
Losartan Potassium Generic 40 20 $512
Lisinopril Generic 35 0 $249
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 30 12 $38,285
Torsemide Generic 23 0 $445
Potassium Chloride Generic 16 0 $263
Carvedilol Generic 15 0 $145

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ricardo Benenstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Benenstein practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Stamford, CT.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Benenstein practice?
Dr. Ricardo Benenstein practices at 29 Hospital Plz Ste 502, Stamford, CT 069023602. Office phone: 2033487410.
What is Dr. Ricardo Benenstein's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Benenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740470459, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Benenstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Benenstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Benenstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.