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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Ricarda D. Benz, MD

Works at hospitals in Newport Beach, CA · Fullerton, CA · Orange, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Ricarda D. Benz, MD is an OB-GYN at 100 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Suite 215, Fullerton, CA 92835. Phone: (714) 912-2211. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ricarda D. Benz had 232 Original Medicare patients and 1,267 services. NPI 1669453254. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ricarda D. Benz, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ricarda D. Benz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricarda D. Benz 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 Ricarda D. Benz see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 1,267 services for Ricarda D. Benz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ricarda D. Benz's NPI number?
1669453254. 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 Ricarda D. 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 patients232
Services billed to Medicare1,267
Different services or procedures35
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)515 services
  2. Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous (G0328)153 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)151 services
  4. Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)102 services
  5. Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)46 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 pressure55%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Osteoporosis32%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%

Hospitals where Ricarda D. Benz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricarda D. 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.

  • Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050224
  • Providence St. Jude Medical CenterFullerton, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050168
  • UCI Health-OrangeOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050348

Practice locations

Addresses where Ricarda D. Benz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

Find other Obstetrics/Gynecology doctors in California →

Other OB-GYNs in Fullerton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fullerton, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669453254
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians