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
- Primary practice
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29 Hospital Plz Ste 502
Stamford, CT 069023602
(203) 348-7410
fax (203) 961-8488
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.