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Benjamin C. Gersh, MD

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About Dr. Gersh

Benjamin C. Gersh, MD is a healthcare provider in Urbana, IL specializing in psychiatry. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 85 Medicare patients across 142 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1942400072.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 2006

Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 036138542As reported
NC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2011-00818As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1942400072Issued 2007

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Gersh?

Dr. Gersh is a psychiatrist in Urbana, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Gersh's address?

Dr. Gersh is listed at 611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gersh?

The number on file is (217) 383-3431. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Gersh's NPI number?

Dr. Gersh's National Provider Identifier is 1942400072. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Gersh train?

Dr. Gersh attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Gersh been practicing?

Dr. Gersh has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Gersh perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gersh the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Gersh confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gersh. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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