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Active NPI 1508998576 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin H Smith , MD

Ophthalmology • Tucson, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Smith, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Tucson, AZ. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2004, Dr. Smith delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1502 N TUCSON BLVD.

Dr. Smith is affiliated with Hodges Eye Care And Surgical Center, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens, insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1502 N Tucson Blvd

Tucson, AZ 857163423

Telephone 5203264321
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Tucson, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -3.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.2 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
107 Specialists

Practicing in Tucson, AZ (384 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Smith (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Tucson Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 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
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
79 49 $84.30 $22.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
73 48 $1882.19 $507.80
68841 Insertion of drug delivery implant into tear duct of eye
70 47 $95.00 $15.20
92250 Photography of the retina
15 15 $46.12 $34.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-02
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AZ 76662

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NM MD2023-1594

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 6207901-1205

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX S4690

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hodges Eye Care And Surgical Center, Inc.

1502 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 857163423

Phone: 5203264321

Secondary Practice Locations

8815 Dyer St Ste 130

El Paso, TX 799042037

Phone: 9157573937

943 Via Descanso Dr

El Paso, TX 799122605

Phone: 2102904314

18511 Highlander Medics St

El Paso, TX 799065327

Phone: 9157429118

3551 Roger Brooke Dr

Fort Sam Houston, TX 782344504

Phone: 2109162020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1174908149

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1194214890

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1437124161

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1811249147

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2025

Registered at 1502 N TUCSON BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 857163423 (Tel: 5203264321)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2025

Registered at 1502 N TUCSON BLVD, TUCSON, AZ 857163423 (Tel: 2102904314)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #MD2023-1594 in NM)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #6207901-1205 in UT)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 03, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #S4690 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2023

Registered at 8815 DYER ST STE 130, EL PASO, TX 799042037 (Tel: 9157573937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2023

Registered at 8815 DYER ST STE 130, EL PASO, TX 799042037 (Tel: 2102904314)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 06, 2020

Registered at 3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 782344504 (Tel: 2102904314)

NPI Profile Active September 15, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2011

Registered at 3851 ROGER BROOKE DRIVE, BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234 (Tel: 3377181738)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2011

Registered at 6610 KINGS CROWN E, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782334721 (Tel: 3377181738)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 15, 2011

Recorded as BENJAMIN SMITH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 15, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #6207901-1205 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 12, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1508998576
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 12, 2007
Last Update: June 02, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1502 N Tucson Blvd

Tucson, AZ 857163423

Phone: 2102904314

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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