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Unclaimed ProfileAbout POTKIN
Based in Santa Cruz, CA, Benjamin N Potkin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under cardiovascular disease (cardiology). Benjamin graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 1984. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 8,683 Medicare patients across 13,532 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (831) 761-1680
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1595 SOQUEL DR
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,532 services · 8,683 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
117 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
117 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
2,952 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
779 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with transmission of patient triggered events with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93229 |
757 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93228 |
757 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93224 |
749 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
710 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
376 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
271 |
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.
Other cardiovascular diseases at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 cardiovascular diseases in Santa Cruz 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Rush Medical College of Rush University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Potkin?
Dr. Potkin is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Santa Cruz, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Potkin's address?
Dr. Potkin is listed at 1595 SOQUEL DR, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. 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. Potkin?
The number on file is (831) 761-1680. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Potkin's NPI number?
Dr. Potkin's National Provider Identifier is 1740335090. 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. Potkin train?
Dr. Potkin attended Rush Medical College of Rush University, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Potkin been practicing?
Dr. Potkin has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Potkin perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Potkin performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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