Quick answers
- Does Erma L. Benitez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erma L. Benitez 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 Erma L. Benitez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Erma L. Benitez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erma L. Benitez's NPI number?
- 1972635282. 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 Erma L. Benitez, 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 102 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)44 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)26 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)13 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- COPD21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Erma L. Benitez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 S Atlantic Blvd, Suite 5Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323) 728‑2885
- 7515 Van Nuys BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 627‑3050
- 9401 Long Beach BlvdSouth Gate, CA 90280 (323) 567‑9782
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erma L. Benitez as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Los Angeles397 clinicians in the group
- M.A. Medical Group, Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Monterey Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Monterey Park, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Los Angeles
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972635282 |
| 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