Dr. Dinesh Benjamin
Psychiatry in Durham, North Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 21+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Dinesh Benjamin is a Psychiatry specialist in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Dinesh Benjamin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (919) 972-7700 to request Dr. Dinesh Benjamin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Dinesh Benjamin |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8527242403 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Psychiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 21 years of diverse experience
Education and Training
- Dr. Dinesh Benjamin graduated in 2003.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659546976
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 22, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Dinesh Benjamin
Medical Licenses
Dr. Dinesh Benjamin has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 21 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
click for detail Psychiatry A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
| 2010-01685 | North Carolina |
Practice Locations
725 Broad St
Durham, NC 27705-4833
Phone: (919) 972-7700
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 22, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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