Quick answers
- Does Norman R. Bentson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Norman R. Bentson 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 Norman R. Bentson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 623 Original Medicare patients and 2,201 services for Norman R. Bentson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Norman R. Bentson's NPI number?
- 1588935100. 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 Norman R. Bentson, 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 | 623 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,201 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)1,668 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)459 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)50 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%
- Depression75%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes58%
- Anxiety51%
Practice locations
Addresses where Norman R. Bentson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3902 E 4th StLong Beach, CA 90814 (562) 434‑8421
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Norman R. Bentson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Integrative Psychology Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Integrative Psychology Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588935100 |
| 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