Quick answers
- Does Ben R. Dimichino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ben R. Dimichino 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 Ben R. Dimichino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 1,374 services for Ben R. Dimichino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ben R. Dimichino's NPI number?
- 1760593867. 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 Ben R. Dimichino, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,374 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)319 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)199 services
- X-ray of foot, 2 views (73620)139 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)135 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)100 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ben R. Dimichino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 35 Shore RdEast Setauket, NY 11733 (631) 689‑0202
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ben R. Dimichino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Comprehensive Podiatry Associates DPM PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in East Setauket
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Setauket, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Comprehensive Podiatry Associates DPM PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760593867 |
| 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