Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Benzakein, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Brooklyn, NY

  • NPI 1609873041
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 66.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2241 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 112292303
(718) 998-1375
fax (718) 339-2839

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0131X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #N-003697-01
Medicaid
NY #00881163

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609873041. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,659
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$201,218
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 1,940 785 $52
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 538 227 $39
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 437 260 $45
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 415 413 $92
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails 128 60 $16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 110 53 $105
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 39 13 $67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 35 35 $133
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views 17 13 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 245. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ralph Benzakein's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Benzakein practices Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Brooklyn, NY.
Where does Dr. Ralph Benzakein practice?
Dr. Ralph Benzakein practices at 2241 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 112292303. Office phone: 7189981375.
What is Dr. Ralph Benzakein's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Benzakein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609873041, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Benzakein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Benzakein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Benzakein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.