Quick answers
- Does Behnam B. Shenassa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Behnam B. Shenassa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Behnam B. Shenassa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,641 Original Medicare patients and 14,988 services for Behnam B. Shenassa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Behnam B. Shenassa's NPI number?
- 1134229966. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Behnam B. Shenassa, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,641 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,988 |
| Different services or procedures | 124 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (81000)2,574 services
- Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)2,125 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,771 services
- Electronic assessment of bladder emptying (51741)1,536 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)822 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Diabetes60%
- Depression39%
Hospitals where Behnam B. Shenassa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Behnam B. Shenassa at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Glendale Adventist Medical CenterGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050239
- Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health CenterGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050058
- USC Verdugo Hills HospitalGlendale, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050124
Practice locations
Addresses where Behnam B. Shenassa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2750 W BroadwayLos Angeles, CA 90041 (818) 241‑3125
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Behnam B. Shenassa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ben B. Shenassa, M.D. Inc.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ben B. Shenassa, M.D. Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134229966 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians