Quick answers
- Does James M. Benzian accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Benzian 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 James M. Benzian see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 4,854 Original Medicare patients and 54,042 services for James M. Benzian. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James M. Benzian's NPI number?
- 1497754931. 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 James M. Benzian, 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 | 4,854 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 54,042 |
| Different services or procedures | 174 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)28,428 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)17,130 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)1,473 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)880 services
- Screening mammography (77067)880 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis57%
- Osteoporosis30%
- Depression22%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Benzian is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 15; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1409 E Briggsmore AveModesto, CA 95355 (209) 524‑1211
- 215 Pesetas LnSanta Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 681‑7800
- 2488 N California StStockton, CA 95204 (209) 948‑3333
- 2505 W Hammer LnStockton, CA 95209 (209) 957‑7050
- 2545 W Hammer LnStockton, CA 95209 (209) 957‑7050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James M. Benzian as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Valley Medical Foundation2,500 clinicians in the group
- Sansum Clinic320 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Modesto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Modesto, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
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 | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497754931 |
| 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