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Active NPI 1669437646 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ralph Benedict , PhD

Psychologist • Buffalo, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ralph Benedict, PhD is a certified Psychologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1990, Dr. Benedict delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 462 GRIDER ST.

Dr. Benedict is affiliated with University Neurology, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour, administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

462 Grider St

Buffalo, NY 142153021

Telephone 7168983000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist in Buffalo, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +16.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.3 Yrs
State Avg: 30.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Buffalo, NY (5379 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benedict (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Buffalo Specialty Average (19.3 Years) 19.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
96139 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes
165 26 $75.00 $34.93
96132 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour
27 27 $300.00 $126.69
96138 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes
26 26 $75.00 $33.95
96133 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour
25 24 $300.00 $99.30
90791 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
24 24 $300.00 $162.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Psychologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103T00000X

State License NY 011422

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
01353593 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Neurology, Inc

665 Elm St, Buffalo, NY 142031104

Phone: 7168452300

University Neurology, Inc

1001 Main St, Buffalo, NY 142031009

Phone: 7163230500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
V. Thomas Chapin , PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1003051368

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Danny Belmona , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003661281

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alexandra Vazquez , AGACNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1003797184

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Zena Hyman , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003985110

Nurse Practitioner

Stephanie Lomas

Dietitian, Registered

NPI 1013481217
Garrison Kohler

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1013702745

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 142153021 (Tel: 7168983000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 142153021 (Tel: 7168983000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RALPH BENEDICT, PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Psychologist (License #011422 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669437646
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

462 Grider St

Buffalo, NY 142153021

Phone: 7168983000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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