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Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez, MD
NPI1124156591
- Part D claims, 2022
- 45
- Publications
- 2
- Industry payments
- $680
- Insurance carriers
- 4
- State license
- 1
- Practice address
- 550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1912
- Practice phone
- Call (213) 605-4524
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Benitez practices in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Benitez's NPI, 1124156591, was assigned on February 28, 2007. Dr. Benitez graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Benitez holds California license A88540.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1124156591NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 28, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (213) 605-4524
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Medical school graduation
- 2003
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's practice address is in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Benitez's practice address in the NPI Registry is 550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1912. The practice phone is (213) 605-4524.
- NPI Registry address550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1912Phone(213) 605-4524
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
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Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez is one of 6,803 psychiatrists in California
Psychiatry is Dr. Benitez's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084P0800X. Dr. Benitez is board certified in forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Benitez is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Psychiatry, CaliforniaPrimary
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Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims in 2022
In 2022, Dr. Benitez wrote 45 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 3 drugs, with $22,088 in total drug cost. In 2021, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202245
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$22,088
Dr. Benitez's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2022
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2021 to 2022
- 2021
- 2022
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2021: 112022: 45309%
Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2022, 1 in 2021.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Benitez. The most frequent topics are Mental Disorders. Dr. Benitez's most frequent co-authors are Lucinda Leung, MD, MPH, PhD and Hal Fong Yee, MD.
Papers2
Topics Dr. Benitez writes about most
- Mental Disorders
Dr. Benitez's most frequent co-authors
- Lucinda Leung, MD, MPH, PhD1 shared paper
- Hal Fong Yee, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Benitez
J Ambul Care Manage
Delivery of Health Care, IntegratedLos AngelesMental Disorders
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez received $680 in industry payments from 2016 to 2020
CMS Open Payments shows 37 general payments to Dr. Benitez from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2020. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc paid the most, $550.
General payments to Dr. Benitez by program year, 2016 to 2020
Companies that paid Dr. Benitez the most, 2016 to 2020
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez graduated from UCSF School of Medicine
Dr. Benitez graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 2003.
- Medical school
- Board certified in forensic psychiatry
- Board certified in psychiatry
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez accepts plans from 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Benitez is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
Plan types Dr. Benitez accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare4
- PPO4
- HMO1
- POS1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's NPI number?
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's NPI number is 1124156591. It was assigned on February 28, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez?
Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Psychiatry Physician (taxonomy code 2084P0800X).
Where does Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez practice?
Dr. Benitez practices at 550 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1912.
What is Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Benitez is (213) 605-4524.
What is Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez's medical license number?
Dr. Benitez holds California license A88540.
Is Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez board certified?
Yes. Dr. Benitez is board certified in forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Where did Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez go to medical school?
Dr. Benitez graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 2003.
What drugs does Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez prescribe most?
In 2022 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Benitez's most prescribed drugs by claims were Trazodone HCl, Aristada and Aripiprazole.
Has Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $680 in general payments to Dr. Benitez from 2 companies from 2016 to 2020. The largest total came from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
How long has Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez been practicing?
Dr. Benitez graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.
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Does Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Benitez.
Who does Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez publish with?
Dr. Benitez's most frequent co-authors are Lucinda Leung, MD, MPH, PhD (1 shared paper) and Hal Fong Yee, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Christopher Thomas Benitez accept?
Dr. Benitez is in network with 4 carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and HCSC. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 4. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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