Physician Profile
Erma L. Benitez, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Benitez
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Erma L. Benitez, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Erma graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Erma cared for 72 Medicare patients across 83 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (323) 937-4546
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6221 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 220
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
83 services · 72 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | Office visit | 99441 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1982 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Erma L. Benitez's specialty?
Erma L. Benitez is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Erma L. Benitez?
Erma L. Benitez is listed at 6221 Wilshire Blvd Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Erma L. Benitez?
The number on file is (323) 937-4546. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Erma L. Benitez's NPI number?
Erma L. Benitez's National Provider Identifier is 1972635282. 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
What is Erma L. Benitez's education?
Erma L. Benitez attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Erma L. Benitez been practicing?
Erma L. Benitez has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Erma L. Benitez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Erma L. Benitez 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 Erma L. Benitez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Erma L. Benitez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.