Physician Profile
Benjamin Kretzmann, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kretzmann
Benjamin Kretzmann, M.D. practices rheumatology in Los Angeles, CA. Benjamin is a 2009 graduate of University of Florida College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 58,229 services to 2,491 patients. The services billed most often include injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered), injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 423-5161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8700 BEVERLY BLVD RM 5512
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Rheumatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Autoimmune
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Behçet's Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Eyes and Mouth
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Lupus Butterfly Rash
- Positive ANA Blood Test
- Relapsing Polychondritis
Bone
Bone Health
Connective Tissue
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
Genetic & Connective Tissue
Inflammatory
Joints
- Baker's Cyst
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Pseudogout
- Reactive Arthritis
- Swollen Fingers or Toes
- Swollen Joints
Nerve & Tendon
Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin & Vascular
Soft Tissue
Spine & Back
Vascular
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostics & Injections
- Baker's Cyst Aspiration
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Education & Support
Imaging
Injections
- Ankle Joint Injection
- Finger Joint Injections
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
- Ultrasound-guided hip injection
- Wrist Cortisone Injection
Lab & Diagnostics
- ANCA Blood Test
- Anti-CCP Antibody Test
- HLA-B27 Genetic Test
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Joint Fluid Analysis
- Lupus Skin Biopsy
- Myositis Antibody Panel
- Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
Lab Work
Medication Management
- Biologic medication management
- DMARD Medication Management
- Gout Flare Treatment Plan
- Immunosuppressant Drug Monitoring
- Prolia Injection for Osteoporosis
- Reclast Infusion for Osteoporosis
- Steroid Taper Management
Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
58,229 services · 2,491 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
466 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
88 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
135 |
| Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96401 |
458 |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
210 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
113 |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
93 |
| Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | Drug given | J0717 |
42,000 |
| Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | Drug given | J0897 |
9,841 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
882 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other rheumatologists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benjamin Kretzmann?
Benjamin Kretzmann is a rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin Kretzmann's address?
Benjamin Kretzmann is listed at 8700 Beverly Blvd Rm 5512, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Kretzmann?
The number on file is (310) 423-5161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benjamin Kretzmann?
Benjamin Kretzmann's National Provider Identifier is 1881824399. 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 Benjamin Kretzmann train?
Benjamin Kretzmann attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benjamin Kretzmann have?
Benjamin Kretzmann has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benjamin Kretzmann perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin Kretzmann performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels; provides treatments such as administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Benjamin Kretzmann's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin Kretzmann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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