Dr. M. Christina Benson, MD, DFA
- Part D claims, 2024
- 64
- Industry payments
- $16
- State license
- 1
- Year NPI issued
- 2007
- Practice address
- 6214 Drexel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4702
- Practice phone
- Call (323) 938-6463
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Dr. M. Christina Benson is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Benson practices in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Benson's NPI, 1134249782, was assigned on March 29, 2007. Dr. Benson graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Benson holds California license G029626.
- NPI
- 1134249782NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- March 29, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (323) 938-6463
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Medical school graduation
- 1974
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. M. Christina Benson's practice address is in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Benson's practice address in the NPI Registry is 6214 Drexel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4702. The practice phone is (323) 938-6463.
- NPI Registry address6214 Drexel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4702Phone(323) 938-6463
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. M. Christina Benson's practice
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| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Dr. Benson's practice | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. M. Christina Benson is one of 6,803 psychiatrists in California
Psychiatry is Dr. Benson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084P0800X. Dr. Benson is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Benson is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Psychiatry, CaliforniaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. M. Christina Benson wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Benson wrote 64 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 13 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $102 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Benson'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.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 132024: 13No change
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023.
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
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Dr. M. Christina Benson received $16 in industry payments in 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Benson from 1 drug or device company in 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $16.
Companies that paid Dr. Benson the most, 2024 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. M. Christina Benson has 6 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 6 awards for Dr. Benson, most recently Distinguished Life Fellow in 2004.
Awards and honors for Dr. Benson
- 2004
- Distinguished Life Fellow
- Distinguished Service Award
- Undated
- Distinguished Fellow
- Outstanding Senior in Bioiogy
- Recipient, Nancy C.A. Roeske, MD Award for Excellence in Medical School Teaching
- Research Fellowship
Dr. Benson's committees and leadership roles
- Southern California Psychiatric Society Woman's CommitteeChair
- 1998 to 2002
- Southern California Psychiatric Society Fellowship and Awards CommitteeChair
- 1996 to 2015
- Los Angeles Society and Institute Psychotherapy Training ProgramChair Steering Committee
- 1994 to 1998
- Undergraduate Medical Education Committee UCLA School of MedicineMember
- 1980 to 1994
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. M. Christina Benson graduated from UCSF School of Medicine
Dr. Benson graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1974. Dr. Benson is a member of AMA, APA and CMA.
- Medical school
- Board certified in psychiatry
- Board certified in graduate psychoanalyst
- Board certified in graduate
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. M. Christina Benson'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)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. M. Christina Benson's NPI number?
Dr. M. Christina Benson's NPI number is 1134249782. It was assigned on March 29, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. M. Christina Benson?
Dr. M. Christina Benson is a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Psychiatry Physician (taxonomy code 2084P0800X).
Where does Dr. M. Christina Benson practice?
Dr. Benson practices at 6214 Drexel Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4702.
What is Dr. M. Christina Benson's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Benson is (323) 938-6463.
What is Dr. M. Christina Benson's medical license number?
Dr. Benson holds California license G029626.
Is Dr. M. Christina Benson board certified?
Yes. Dr. Benson is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Where did Dr. M. Christina Benson go to medical school?
Dr. Benson graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1974.
What drugs does Dr. M. Christina Benson prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Benson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Lorazepam.
Has Dr. M. Christina Benson received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $16 in general payments to Dr. Benson from 1 company from 2024 to 2024. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.
How long has Dr. M. Christina Benson been practicing?
Dr. Benson graduated from medical school in 1974, 52 years ago.
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