Quick answers
- Does Galina Benimovich accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Galina Benimovich 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 Galina Benimovich see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 1,170 services for Galina Benimovich. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Galina Benimovich's NPI number?
- 1184763351. 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 Galina Benimovich, 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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,170 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)250 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)248 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)204 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)165 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)147 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%
- Arthritis74%
- Diabetes72%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Depression45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Galina Benimovich is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9516 Church AveBrooklyn, NY 11212 (718) 495‑8801
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184763351 |
| 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
- 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