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Active NPI 1043624448 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Hutton Stephens , MD

Ophthalmology • Vista, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Stephens, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Vista, CA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Stephens delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120.

Dr. Stephens is affiliated with Bradley W Greider M D Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2067 W Vista Way Ste 120

Vista, CA 920836032

Telephone 7607582020
Fax 7607581410
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Bradley W Greider Md Inc Facility NPI 1104923705

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Vista, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
12 Yrs -5.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 17.6 Yrs
State Avg: 29.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Vista, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Stephens (12 Years) 12 Yrs
Vista Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
669 622 $175.00 $139.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
406 274 $115.00 $98.09
92134 Imaging of retina
266 240 $90.00 $44.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
202 132 $251.00 $43.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
201 189 $90.00 $40.20
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
197 133 $3353.00 $550.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
192 159 $200.00 $137.93
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
140 140 $190.00 $164.08
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
128 39 $214.06 $120.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
96 86 $125.00 $71.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
53 41 $838.00 $368.15
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
48 27 $1229.00 $265.61
92250 Photography of the retina
29 29 $175.00 $40.96
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
24 24 $125.00 $99.05
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow
17 14 $3264.71 $900.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $210.00 $178.51
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
13 13 $55.00 $29.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
12 11 $65.00 $61.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-05-09
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A172672

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 OK 30737

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bradley W Greider M D Inc

2067 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 920836032

Phone: 7607582020

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Medical Center Drive, Eye Institute

Morgantown, WV 26505

Phone: 3045986925

6140 S Memorial Dr

Tulsa, OK 741331933

Phone: 9182522020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1043798622

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1053096685

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1164881603

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1336663681

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508979006

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1689787186

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 09, 2023

Registered at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120, VISTA, CA 920836032 (Tel: 7607582020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 09, 2023

Registered at 2067 W VISTA WAY STE 120, VISTA, CA 920836032 (Tel: 7607582020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 09, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #30737 in OK)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2023

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

📍
Updated Practice Location July 28, 2020

Registered at 6140 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 741331933 (Tel: 9182522020)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2020

Registered at 6140 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 741331933 (Tel: 9182522020)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #30737 in OK)

NPI Profile Active June 24, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 24, 2015

Registered at 1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, EYE INSTITUTE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26505 (Tel: 3045986925)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address June 24, 2015

Registered at 920 STANTON L YOUNG BLVD, WILLIAMS PAVILLION 1140, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 731045036 (Tel: 4052716655)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 24, 2015

Recorded as BENJAMIN STEPHENS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 24, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043624448
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2014
Last Update: May 09, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2067 W Vista Way Ste 120

Vista, CA 920836032

Phone: 7607582020

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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