Quick answers
- Does Matthias R. Benz accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Matthias R. Benz may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Matthias R. Benz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 773 Original Medicare patients and 29,608 services for Matthias R. Benz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthias R. Benz's NPI number?
- 1528642519. 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 Matthias R. Benz, 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 | 773 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29,608 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)26,635 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)462 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)452 services
- Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)359 services
- Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie (A9595)297 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)52%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Matthias R. Benz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthias R. Benz 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthias R. Benz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5767 W Century Blvd, Suite 400Los Angeles, CA 90045
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Nuclear Medicinealso
Other radiologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528642519 |
| 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