Welcome To Benson Acupuncture

Your Trusted
Acupuncture Clinic.

Conveniently located in Midtown East’s Turtle Bay neighborhood, just two blocks from the United Nations Headquarters.
Our clinic specializes in treating neck pain, back pain, sports injuries, insomnia, anxiety, dysmenorrhea,
and urinary leakage using a holistic blend of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Acupuncture In New York

Bin Cai PhD , L.Ac , RN

Led by Dr. Bin Cai, L.Ac., a licensed acupuncturist with training in orthopedic medicine and biomedical research, our team delivers evidence-informed acupuncture and integrative care. We help patients with neck pain, low back pain, sciatica, shoulder and knee pain, sports injuries, soft-tissue strain, arthritis-related stiffness, and other musculoskeletal conditions. We also support common wellness concerns such as allergies, constipation, stress, and sleep issues.

Dr. Cai integrates advanced techniques including Trigger Point Acupuncture, Fascia-focused meridian therapy (fasciology), Anatomy Trains–inspired myofascial approach, Master Tung acupuncture, abdominal acupuncture, and Fu’s Subcutaneous Needling (FSN)—a modern method widely used for myofascial and musculoskeletal pain. At Benson Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, we provide personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to daily life with greater balance and wellness.

What our customers are saying about us

Will my insurance cover Acupuncture?

Benson Acupuncture accepts most insurance for acupuncture, provided that there is acupuncture coverage under your plan. We are one of the few acupuncture clinics in New York City that can accept most of the major insurance companies.  We eliminate the stress and frustration associated with dealing with insurance for our patients.

01. Insurance lists

Lists of insurance we accept include, but not limited to the following plans for acupuncture in New York:

– Blue Cross Blue Shield
– Aetna
– United Healthcare
– The Empire Plan(NY SHIP)
– 1199 (Greater New York Fund)

Please note that some HMO Plans, Medicare and Medicaid also cover  acupuncture.  If you have medicare and your join in the following manager insurance company as primary insurance , you may cover acupuncture.

– AARP Mosaic
– Healthfirst 65 plus
– Healthfirst increase plan
– Healthfirst Complete Care
– Healthfirst Improvement Medicare
– Humana medicare
– United Healthcare Dual complete ( medicare)
– Wellcare Medicare
– VNS Medicare
– CCM CenterLight (Medicare)

02. How does it work?

Before you come in, please Call Our Office or Submit with your health insurance information, including the following:

– Full Name
– Your Date of Birth
– Insurance Plan Name (ie: Blue Cross Blue Shield )
– Insurance Member ID Number

Our billing department will kindly assist you in:

1. Verifying coverage for acupuncture and other services under your insurance plan
2. Any additional cost associated with your insurance plan. This may include the patient’s responsibility for deductible and copay, if applicable
3. Contacting and submitting acupuncture claims to your insurance company


03. What if my insurance does not cover Acupuncture?

While we do not generally offer discounted rate for acupuncture, there are flexible payment options for those with financial difficulty. Please contact our office at (718)-6901199 for more details.

Certified And Experienced Doctors In Our Healthwise

Bin Cai, PhD.,FNP, LAc, RN

Xiuqin Liu, LAc, MSAc

Yong Qi, LAc, MS

Ning Wang, DAC, L.Ac.

Mingyu Wang, L.Ac.