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- 81 Maiden Ln, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
About Dr. Benson
Payam Benson, MD practices nephrology in Bergenfield, NJ. Payam is a 2007 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Payam cared for 229 Medicare patients across 289 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457539850.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (646) 261-2631
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
81 MAIDEN LN
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
- Dialysis Nutrition Coaching
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
289 services · 229 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
107 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
68 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
38 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
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Class of 2007 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Benson?
Dr. Benson is a kidney specialist in Bergenfield, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benson's address?
Dr. Benson is listed at 81 Maiden Ln, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. 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. Benson?
The number on file is (646) 261-2631. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Benson's NPI number?
Dr. Benson's National Provider Identifier is 1457539850. 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. Benson train?
Dr. Benson attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Benson been practicing?
Dr. Benson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Benson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Benson 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. Benson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Benson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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