Active NPI 1720308380 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Russell G Benuck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Russell Benuck, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2008, Dr. Benuck delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5215 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 804.

Dr. Benuck is affiliated with Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5215 N California Ave Ste 804

Chicago, IL 606257014

Telephone 7739077750

Fax 7739077760

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -3.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

290 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (1064 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benuck (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Chicago Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	548	63	$27.00	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	79	$230.00	$130.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	111	67	$237.65	$84.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$235.00	$116.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	14	$157.00	$89.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	12	$311.00	$187.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	740	89	$27.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	142	79	$234.70	$80.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	134	81	$230.00	$130.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	66	66	$235.00	$118.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	20	$157.00	$94.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	16	15	$3985.35	$1425.03
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	15	12	$146.00	$57.96
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	15	$311.00	$187.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	664	73	$27.00	$1.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	70	$232.39	$79.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	79	52	$230.00	$137.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	58	$157.00	$96.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$235.00	$120.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$356.00	$181.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	580	74	$27.00	$1.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	149	78	$243.36	$85.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	59	$157.00	$98.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$229.31	$122.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	39	$230.00	$137.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$348.24	$182.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	61	30	$244.23	$77.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	30	$16.50	$6.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	34	$203.51	$81.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$300.27	$116.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	24	$299.52	$114.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	114	56	$14.43	$6.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	112	56	$213.33	$69.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	80	65	$203.12	$77.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	50	$298.67	$112.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$304.96	$113.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$466.34	$174.61
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	18	18	$6113.20	$1324.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	120	53	$202.00	$69.65
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	99	58	$7.23	$6.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	56	$195.68	$76.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$293.95	$115.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	42	$288.00	$112.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$448.40	$175.30
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$5916.00	$1397.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	64	$126.23	$77.04
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	80	59	$311.64	$68.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	52	$208.94	$113.06
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	63	48	$25.11	$5.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	32	$147.98	$36.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$263.82	$115.56
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	32	25	$162.47	$41.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	31	20	$119.84	$28.86
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$203.35	$109.66
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	12	12	$7738.92	$1402.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036-135891

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A126157

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI BS9426277-7905

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group Llc

100 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 600161209

Phone: 8472971800

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group Llc

2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL 606228151

Phone: 3127702000

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group Llc

1431 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 606221797

Phone: 7732351915

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Podiatrist

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Matthew Rice

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1477125136

Meredith Fils , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1508266776

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Caileb Carmichael , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1568183226

Physician Assistant

Dr. Kiera Kingston , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1609303254

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A126157 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active July 26, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 26, 2017

Registered at 5215 N CALIFORNIA AVE STE 804, CHICAGO, IL 606257014 (Tel: 7739077750)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 26, 2017

Registered at 2740 W FOSTER AVE STE 310, CHICAGO, IL 606253547 (Tel: (773) 878-8200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 26, 2017

Recorded as RUSSELL BENUCK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 26, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #BS9426277-7905 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active August 08, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2014

Registered at 929 W HIGGINS RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 601953203 (Tel: 8472854200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2014

Registered at 929 W HIGGINS RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL 601953203 (Tel: 8472854200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2014

Recorded as RUSSELL BENUCK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036-135891 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1720308380

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 07, 2010

Last Update: July 21, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2740 W Foster Ave Ste 310

Chicago, IL 606253547

Phone: 7738788200

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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