Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Benjamin N. Potkin work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Benjamin N. Potkin at 4 hospitals: Dominican Hospital, Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, Stanford Health Care and Watsonville Community Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Benjamin N. Potkin see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Watsonville, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Benjamin N. Potkin's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty.
- Does Benjamin N. Potkin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin N. Potkin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Benjamin N. Potkin offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin N. Potkin offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Benjamin N. Potkin?
- (831) 761-8500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Benjamin N. Potkin's NPI number?
- 1740335090. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Benjamin N. Potkin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin N. Potkin at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050242
- Salinas Valley Health Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050334
- Stanford Health CareStanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050441
- Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050194
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin N. Potkin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 73 Penny LnWatsonville, CA 95076 (831) 761‑8500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin N. Potkin as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Monterey Bay Heart Center2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740335090 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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