Physician Profile
Richard G. Bennett, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bennett
Richard G. Bennett, MD is a healthcare provider in Santa Monica, CA specializing in dermatology. Richard trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1970. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,423 Medicare patients across 2,045 services. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 315-0171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 20TH ST SUITE 570
Santa Monica, CA 90404
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
- Seborrheic dermatitis
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
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
- Wart Removal
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,045 services · 1,423 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
347 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
297 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
128 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
105 |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
84 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17314 |
81 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth, each additional block after 5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17315 |
69 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
65 |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
57 |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
41 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 Santa Monica 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1970 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 4
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bennett specialize in?
Dr. Bennett is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Santa Monica, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bennett located?
Dr. Bennett is listed at 1301 20Th St Suite 570, Santa Monica, CA 90404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bennett's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 315-0171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bennett's NPI number?
Dr. Bennett's National Provider Identifier is 1760416648. 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. Bennett go to medical school?
Dr. Bennett attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bennett been practicing?
Dr. Bennett has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bennett do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bennett performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bennett confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bennett. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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