Dr. Samantha Benin, MD, MPH

  • Chula Vista, CA
  • Cardiologist
NPI1396241915PAC ID8527446756
Medicare services, 2024
75
Medicare patients, 2024
68
Part D claims, 2024
101
Hospital affiliations
3
Industry payments
$2,387
Practice address
751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Practice phone
Call (619) 502-5800
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Primary practice

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Hospital · Chula Vista, California

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Dr. Samantha Benin is a cardiologist in Chula Vista, California

Dr. Benin practices at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California, part of Sharp HealthCare.

Dr. Benin's NPI, 1396241915, was assigned on April 3, 2018. Dr. Benin graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2018. Dr. Benin holds California license A173499.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
8527446756
NPI enumeration date
April 3, 2018
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(619) 502-5800
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
34
Medical school graduation
2018

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Samantha Benin practices at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California

Dr. Benin's primary practice is Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, at 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911 in San Diego County. The practice phone is (619) 502-5800.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Samantha Benin is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 5 medical groups

Dr. Benin's primary practice is Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California, part of Sharp HealthCare. Dr. Benin is also affiliated with Fontana Medical Center. The medical group on file is Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Benin to 1 more hospital, 4 group practices and clinics and 4 medical groups, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Samantha Benin's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Benin practices, 7 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+6 more sites and 4 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Samantha Benin is one of 2,375 cardiologists in California

Cardiovascular disease is Dr. Benin's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RC0000X. Dr. Benin is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benin is licensed in California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Cardiovascular disease, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense A173499 · 2021 to 2027 · taxonomy 207RC0000X

Cardiologists near Dr. Benin

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Dr. Samantha Benin billed Medicare for 75 services in 2024

CMS data shows 75 Medicare services from Dr. Benin across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 68 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $7,660 for them.

Medicare services, 202475
Medicare patients68
Paid by Medicare$7,660
Procedure codes3

Dr. Benin's Medicare services by type, 2024

  1. Tests and treatments59
  2. Office and hospital visits16

Where Dr. Benin's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office6485%
  • In a facility1115%

Dr. Benin compared with the California median for cardiologists, 2024

  • Dr. Benin
  • California median
Medicare services
75vs 1,56095% below
Medicare patients
68vs 64489% below
Part D claims
39vs 1,41097% below

Medians across 2,237 cardiologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Benin's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Samantha Benin treated 68 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75

CMS counts 68 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Benin in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 33 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 43% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.88, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Benin's median patient age at 66, with 51% women.

Medicare patients, 202468
Average age75
Average risk score1.88
Also on Medicaid43%

Dr. Benin's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Benin's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women3450%
  • Men3450%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Benin's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Diabetes53%
  4. Arthritis37%
  5. Chronic kidney disease35%
  6. Atrial fibrillation32%
  7. Heart failure29%
  8. COPD28%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Benin's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 66

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women51%
  • Men48%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Samantha Benin wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Benin wrote 101 Medicare Part D claims for 57 patients. 83% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 39 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $299 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 2024101
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$299
Part D patients57

Dr. Benin's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic84 claims83%
  • Brand-name17 claims17%

Dr. Benin's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Samantha Benin offers telehealth to Medicare patients

Dr. Benin accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Benin as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Samantha Benin received $2,387 in industry payments from 2021 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 72 general payments to Dr. Benin from 22 drug and device companies from 2021 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Medtronic, Inc. paid the most, $305.

General payments to Dr. Benin by program year, 2021 to 2025

Companies that paid Dr. Benin the most, 2021 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Samantha Benin graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Dr. Benin graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2018.

  1. Medical schoolAmerican University of Antigua College of Medicine
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Samantha Benin accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers

Dr. Benin is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Elevance
  • Molina
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +6 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Benin accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. HMO8
  3. Medicare8
  4. POS3
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Samantha Benin's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Samantha Benin's NPI number?

Dr. Samantha Benin's NPI number is 1396241915. It was assigned on April 3, 2018, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Samantha Benin?

Dr. Samantha Benin is a cardiologist in Chula Vista, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Cardiovascular Disease Physician (taxonomy code 207RC0000X).

Where does Dr. Samantha Benin practice?

Dr. Benin practices at 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Dr. Benin's primary practice is Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California, part of Sharp HealthCare. Dmand AI also links Dr. Benin to 1 hospital, 4 group practices and clinics and 4 medical groups.

What is Dr. Samantha Benin's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Benin is (619) 502-5800.

What is Dr. Samantha Benin's medical license number?

Dr. Benin holds California license A173499.

Which hospitals is Dr. Samantha Benin affiliated with?

Dr. Benin practices at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Benin is also affiliated with Fontana Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Benin to 1 more hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Samantha Benin part of?

Dr. Benin is linked to Southern California Permanente Medical Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Benin to 4 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Samantha Benin accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Benin billed Medicare for 75 services in 2024, and Dr. Benin accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Samantha Benin offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Benin as offering telehealth services.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Samantha Benin see?

CMS counts 68 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Benin in 2024, with an average age of 75.

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Is Dr. Samantha Benin board certified?

Yes. Dr. Benin is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

What services does Dr. Samantha Benin bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Benin's most billed Medicare services were heart test or procedure (93306), office visit, established patient (99214) and heart test or procedure (93000).

Where did Dr. Samantha Benin go to medical school?

Dr. Benin graduated from American University of Antigua College of Medicine in 2018.

What drugs does Dr. Samantha Benin prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Benin's most prescribed drugs by claims were Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium and Amlodipine Besylate.

Has Dr. Samantha Benin received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $2,387 in general payments to Dr. Benin from 22 companies from 2021 to 2025. The largest total came from Medtronic, Inc.

How long has Dr. Samantha Benin been practicing?

Dr. Benin graduated from medical school in 2018, 8 years ago.

What insurance does Dr. Samantha Benin accept?

Dr. Benin is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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