Active NPI 1982861456 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin C James , MD

Surgery • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin James, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. James delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 185 PILGRIM RD # 601.

Dr. James is affiliated with Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands, total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

185 Pilgrim Rd # 601

Boston, MA 022155324

Telephone 6176321010

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Family Physicians, Inc. Facility NPI 1043275787

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -2.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

454 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (1077 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

19.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. James (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Boston Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 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
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$462.14	$146.77
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	24	24	$3271.00	$991.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$446.00	$139.97
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	13	13	$2389.00	$706.46
60240 Removal of thyroid	12	12	$3101.00	$972.45
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	11	11	$201.00	$47.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$221.00	$74.53

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	41	41	$494.51	$158.26
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	36	36	$3224.28	$1044.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$229.80	$72.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$446.00	$141.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$318.43	$103.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	36	36	$3213.00	$1065.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$486.11	$159.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$446.00	$146.12
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	14	14	$2350.00	$696.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	40	40	$3213.00	$1082.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$479.97	$161.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$446.00	$149.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$118.00	$39.61
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	12	12	$2350.00	$692.46
60240 Removal of thyroid	11	11	$3037.00	$1022.85

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	23	23	$427.00	$141.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$169.00	$56.25
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	12	11	$3271.00	$1088.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$167.00	$54.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$422.10	$138.72
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	15	15	$3265.00	$1071.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$364.00	$119.65

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	14	14	$348.00	$115.83

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	34	34	$313.00	$122.96
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	31	31	$2356.00	$813.37
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	30	30	$150.00	$58.92
60240 Removal of thyroid	19	19	$2302.91	$780.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$313.00	$154.02

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-29

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IN 01075521A

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

201319110 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Harvard Medical Faculty Phys At Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc

330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 022155400

Phone: 6176677000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ritah Chumdermpadetsuk , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1790365146

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 Practice Location April 29, 2025

Registered at 185 PILGRIM RD # 601, BOSTON, MA 022155324 (Tel: 6176321010)

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NPI Profile Active October 15, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 15, 2015

Registered at 550 UNIVERSITY BLVD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462025149 (Tel: 3179448330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2015

Registered at 250 N SHADELAND AVE, SUITE 130, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959 (Tel: 3179448330)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 15, 2015

Recorded as BENJAMIN JAMES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2015

Surgery (License #01075521A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 21, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982861456

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 21, 2008

Last Update: April 29, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

250 N Shadeland Ave, Suite 130, Provider Enrollment

Indianapolis, IN 462194959

Phone: 3179448330

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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