Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Gersh, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Family Medicine Physician · Psychiatry Physician · Urbana, IL

  • NPI 1942400072
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
611 W. Park St.
Urbana, IL 618012500
(217) 383-3431
fax (217) 383-7117

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2021
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036138542 · North Carolina #2011-00818
Medicaid
NC #5918528

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942400072. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
191
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$14,940
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 92 37 $79
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 53 18 $50
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 35 19 $118
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 11 11 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
249
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$5,924
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 30 0 $240
Sertraline Hcl Generic 25 0 $232
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 22 0 $341
Lorazepam Generic 18 0 $132
Olanzapine Generic 17 0 $456
Trazodone Hcl Generic 17 0 $373
Ziprasidone Hcl Generic 17 0 $1,844
Oxcarbazepine Generic 16 0 $585
Clonazepam Generic 15 0 $181
Alprazolam Generic 14 0 $56

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Gersh's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Gersh practices Psychiatry Physician in Urbana, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Gersh practice?
Dr. Benjamin Gersh practices at 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 618012500. Office phone: 2173833431.
What is Dr. Benjamin Gersh's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Gersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942400072, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Gersh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Gersh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Gersh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.