2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1972635282 M.D.
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ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
126
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$127.03
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 126 claims across 34 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $127.03 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/12/2007

NPI 1972635282

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in California

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Dermatology Physician share within California

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dermatology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1972635282. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6221 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048, with a listed phone of (323) 937-4546. NPI 1972635282 was issued on 03/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENITEZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6221 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

Provider Details

NPI 1972635282
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/12/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
VAN NUYS, CA
M.A. MEDICAL GROUP, INC
MONTEREY PARK, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$127

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.. To verify ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 126 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

126
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
138
Total Day Supply
3,437
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Betamethasone Dipropionate
24
Triamcinolone Acetonide
22
Tacrolimus
19
Ketoconazole
16
Fluocinolone Acetonide
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dermatology Physician Overview

How ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s 126 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BENITEZ.

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. located?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. is located at 6221 WILSHIRE BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048. Phone: (323) 937-4546.
What is ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972635282, issued on 03/12/2007.
Does ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Betamethasone Dipropionate, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Tacrolimus. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
ERMA BENITEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1972635282 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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