Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Benzaquen, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Chelsea, MA
- NPI 1558351015
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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151 Everett Ave, Chelsea Healthcare Center
Chelsea, MA 021501807
(617) 884-8300
fax (617) 889-8579 - Mailing address
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Po Box 9142
Charlestown, MA 021299142
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 14, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #155913
- Medicaid
- MA #0103080
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558351015. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,843
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,105
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 300 | 197 | $16 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 299 | 296 | $72 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 198 | 82 | $84 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 182 | 126 | $196 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 143 | 117 | $140 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 114 | 112 | $103 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 100 | 69 | $8 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 70 | 68 | $3 | |
93356 |
Heart muscle strain imaging | 57 | 54 | $12 | |
93308 |
Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 53 | 51 | $26 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Chelsea Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,272
Patients
393
Total drug cost
$401,758
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 196 | 73 | $4,830 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 193 | 68 | $6,462 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 186 | 47 | $221,591 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 131 | 35 | $1,148 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 81 | 30 | $819 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 64 | 22 | $452 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 63 | 25 | $2,811 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 58 | 19 | $952 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 55 | 12 | $66,804 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 54 | 19 | $4,701 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Benzaquen's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Benzaquen practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Chelsea, MA.
Where does Dr. Laura Benzaquen practice?
Dr. Laura Benzaquen practices at 151 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA 021501807. Office phone: 6178848300.
What is Dr. Laura Benzaquen's NPI?
Dr. Laura Benzaquen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558351015, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Benzaquen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Benzaquen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Benzaquen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); 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 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.