Active NPI 1821085622 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Chiu , MD

Surgery • Kokomo, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Chiu, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Kokomo, IN. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Chiu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2000 W BOULEVARD.

Dr. Chiu is affiliated with Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, new patient outpatient office visit, colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2000 W Boulevard

Kokomo, IN 469026079

Telephone 7657763900

Fax 7654538050

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Kokomo Surgical Group, Llc Facility NPI 1437286655

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Kokomo, IN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +8.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Kokomo, IN (657 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chiu (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Kokomo Specialty Average (25.6 Years) 25.6 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
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	46	46	$738.00	$228.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$164.00	$101.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$249.00	$148.20
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	28	28	$492.00	$162.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$203.00	$119.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	22	$143.00	$84.13
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$622.00	$123.47
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$484.00	$87.17
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	20	20	$492.00	$161.75
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	15	15	$45.00	$16.35
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$208.00	$120.23
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$391.00	$67.36
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$113.00	$66.66
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$496.36	$143.51
43450 Dilation of esophagus	11	11	$213.00	$36.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$164.00	$105.35
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	47	46	$738.00	$236.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$249.00	$157.29
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	36	36	$622.00	$148.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	33	$174.43	$120.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	25	$131.00	$85.33
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	27	27	$484.00	$92.85
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$391.00	$64.36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	20	11	$109.00	$75.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	17	$208.00	$123.74
43450 Dilation of esophagus	17	17	$213.00	$37.18
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$492.00	$160.88
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	12	12	$492.00	$171.45
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$520.00	$164.21
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$113.00	$68.12
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$45.00	$16.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$249.00	$150.77
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	34	34	$738.00	$235.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$164.00	$105.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$163.00	$121.75
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$484.00	$104.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	21	$114.22	$85.81
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	16	16	$492.00	$168.19
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	11	$109.00	$67.34
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$45.00	$17.56
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$307.00	$187.09
43450 Dilation of esophagus	14	14	$213.00	$37.22
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$622.00	$148.52
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$391.00	$70.88
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2603.00	$311.67
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$492.00	$158.42
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$113.00	$68.51
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	11	11	$1225.55	$474.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$164.00	$106.68
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	41	41	$622.00	$170.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	35	$109.00	$83.89
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	37	37	$738.00	$239.35
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	36	35	$484.00	$94.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$249.00	$159.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	21	$163.00	$123.71
43450 Dilation of esophagus	19	19	$213.00	$37.72
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	16	16	$492.00	$176.91
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$113.00	$66.27
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$391.00	$81.74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$307.00	$191.21
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	13	13	$492.00	$177.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$66.00	$53.32
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1596.00	$617.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$208.00	$129.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$249.00	$156.09
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	34	34	$622.00	$175.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$164.00	$100.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	27	$109.00	$70.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	26	$163.00	$103.77
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	22	22	$738.00	$235.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	15	$109.00	$67.44
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	19	19	$484.00	$88.48
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	18	18	$492.00	$174.55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	16	$307.00	$195.62
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$391.00	$76.44
G2012 Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic	16	16	$35.00	$13.96
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	15	15	$1596.00	$615.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$208.00	$131.96
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$45.00	$18.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$158.78	$98.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	47	$104.16	$70.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$145.41	$102.90
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	39	39	$567.08	$104.41
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	37	37	$755.57	$161.99
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	36	18	$64.50	$35.77
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	34	34	$903.29	$235.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$239.82	$154.81
43450 Dilation of esophagus	23	23	$188.35	$38.08
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$299.29	$185.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	20	17	$64.50	$42.25
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	19	13	$105.68	$69.29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$208.56	$130.04
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$659.07	$177.32
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	13	13	$1679.46	$374.01
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$452.33	$99.19
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1830.67	$608.03
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$670.00	$162.05
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	11	11	$589.64	$169.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	103	$150.00	$100.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$210.16	$152.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	59	$116.33	$101.57
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	30	30	$975.00	$181.03
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	30	30	$700.00	$97.69
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	28	28	$575.00	$86.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	28	$94.11	$68.72
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$210.00	$129.34
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	24	24	$2916.67	$396.92
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	23	23	$850.00	$169.05
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	23	23	$850.00	$176.61
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	22	22	$1300.00	$236.88
43450 Dilation of esophagus	21	21	$150.00	$38.17
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1125.00	$259.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	12	$60.36	$41.10
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$850.00	$163.19
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	12	12	$2300.00	$587.22
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	11	11	$260.00	$194.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$150.00	$96.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	98	98	$210.00	$149.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	56	$119.12	$98.37
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	42	40	$210.00	$125.35
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	37	37	$568.92	$79.20
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	35	35	$975.00	$165.33
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	34	34	$850.00	$165.80
45388 Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	32	32	$1125.00	$249.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	32	$91.56	$66.46
43450 Dilation of esophagus	28	28	$180.36	$35.85
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	25	17	$70.00	$35.99
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$700.00	$88.55
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	24	24	$850.00	$167.60
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	23	23	$2300.00	$589.43
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	21	$1300.00	$222.61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	17	$100.00	$66.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$60.00	$39.44
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	18	18	$3055.56	$388.87
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	13	$850.00	$165.94
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$196.67	$132.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-22

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IN 01048769A

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200185440 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Physicians Of Indiana Inc

2000 W Boulevard, Kokomo, IN 469026079

Phone: 7654561790

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

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Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Abigail Kaercher , DO

Surgery

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Jeffrey Browne , MD

Surgery

NPI 1912169996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 01, 2020

Registered at 6626 E 75TH ST STE 500, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462502890 (Tel: 7654561790)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 W BOULEVARD, KOKOMO, IN 469026079 (Tel: 7654561790)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2000 W BOULEVARD, KOKOMO, IN 469026079 (Tel: 7654561790)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as BENJAMIN CHIU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #01048769A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 05, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821085622

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 05, 2005

Last Update: August 22, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

6626 E 75th St Ste 500

Indianapolis, IN 462502890

Phone: 7654561790

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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