Summary

Dr. Benjamin Lifshitz has practiced internal medicine, family medicine, and adolescent medicine for 41 years and is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center. He treats hypertension and hyperlipidemia, and sees patients for high cholesterol in children and teens.

Dr. Lifshitz earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He sees patients in Brooklyn, New York, and speaks English and Hebrew.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.4
  • 41 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hebrew
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Location

Rambam Family Health

1122 Chestnut Ave Ground FloorBrooklyn, NY 11230
Mon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Dr. Benjamin Chaim Lifshitz, MDDr. Ronald MacKenzie, MDDr. Mohini Aras, MDDr. Maria Diaz, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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41 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hebrew Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Brooklyn , NYWhite Plains , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Chaim Lifshitz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - PPO
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Senior Whole Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Chaim Lifshitz has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Chaim Lifshitz has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Check-up
  • Family Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Maimonides Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1985.

NPI Number

Dr. Lifshitz's NPI number is 1245250679.

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Dr. Benjamin Lifshitz speaks English and Hebrew.
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