Active NPI 1295096600 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Francis Erhardt , MD

Otolaryngology • Niles, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Erhardt, MD is a registered Otolaryngology practitioner in Niles, MI. With approximately 14 years of clinical practice since graduating from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Erhardt provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2002 S 11TH ST.

Dr. Erhardt maintains professional affiliations with Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet, Lakeland Medical Practices and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of impacted ear wax. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2002 S 11th St

Niles, MI 491204074

Telephone 2696870200

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Southwestern Medical Clinic Pc Facility NPI 1518022144

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Creighton University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Niles, MI

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 14.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Niles, MI (334 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Erhardt (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Niles Specialty Average (14.0 Years) 14.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	116	$171.78	$89.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	123	91	$256.89	$125.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$392.91	$166.39
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	76	69	$156.82	$46.59
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	50	44	$358.66	$121.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$257.52	$110.73
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	18	17	$645.50	$181.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$104.07	$55.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	77	$166.54	$87.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$250.20	$108.56
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	51	44	$348.31	$123.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	41	$248.41	$121.91
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	45	41	$152.27	$44.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	39	$101.46	$53.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$382.28	$161.59
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	23	22	$626.00	$174.53
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia	14	11	$702.57	$208.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	109	$161.23	$87.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	119	119	$242.65	$109.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	79	$241.17	$123.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	77	77	$369.29	$163.58
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	72	63	$337.50	$124.93
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	59	52	$146.68	$44.78
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	29	27	$606.48	$182.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	135	$236.88	$124.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	170	170	$362.56	$162.10
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	73	66	$331.44	$122.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	54	$158.78	$88.51
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	49	42	$144.45	$44.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$238.50	$106.80
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	26	26	$595.69	$182.75
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	19	14	$292.00	$154.97

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	77	77	$229.10	$91.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	56	$132.78	$56.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	47	$121.13	$49.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	40	$220.09	$98.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$220.69	$72.36
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	40	35	$149.80	$31.02
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	40	33	$148.36	$35.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	36	$192.01	$75.54
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	31	30	$350.78	$111.19
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	22	20	$535.79	$62.85
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	17	17	$483.51	$60.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	15	15	$324.81	$133.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$311.49	$123.36
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	11	11	$564.53	$141.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	91	$116.02	$48.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	111	$212.53	$71.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	48	$118.27	$47.87
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	64	44	$143.00	$29.64
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	60	44	$494.69	$62.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$215.01	$70.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	41	$182.49	$74.76
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	36	22	$142.64	$30.65
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	35	34	$465.21	$59.02
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	31	27	$205.71	$9.12
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	26	17	$206.23	$8.76
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	23	16	$491.68	$54.48
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	15	15	$484.40	$68.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$297.99	$121.48
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	12	11	$495.88	$59.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$183.26	$74.74

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	71	71	$282.14	$121.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	51	$173.18	$73.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	49	$109.50	$48.69
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	55	46	$134.82	$25.14
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	51	40	$475.74	$58.73
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	51	40	$194.49	$9.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$284.72	$119.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	25	$175.32	$75.83
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	31	31	$439.15	$56.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$201.44	$70.70
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	25	19	$196.36	$12.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	20	$112.48	$45.38
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	23	22	$135.12	$26.18
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	22	18	$475.90	$63.76
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	20	15	$442.67	$58.81
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	15	12	$437.92	$49.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$201.10	$78.99

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	30	30	$276.07	$121.86
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope	26	17	$178.97	$9.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	18	$194.04	$71.68
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	17	17	$130.90	$29.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$184.87	$74.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-22

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License MI 4301502578

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Otolaryngology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License IA MD-44497

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lakeland Medical Practices

2680 S Cleveland Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 490853002

Phone: 2699823368

Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet

2002 S 11th St, Niles, MI 491204074

Phone: 2696870200

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Hospital Dr # Ma314

Columbia, MO 652015276

Phone: 5738826737

1234 Napier Ave

Saint Joseph, MI 490852112

Phone: 2699838172

2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 411

Waterloo, IA 507025634

Phone: 3192725000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

26 Associated Practitioners

Craig Rigler , MA CCC-A AUDIOLOGY

Audiologist

NPI 1073521068

MACCCAAUDIOLOGY

Lauren-Shylene Toscano , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083960652

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Fugate , FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1104281583

Family Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

Sandra Quintero , LLMSW

Social Worker

NPI 1114512233

Limited Licensed Master Social Worker

Dr. Elizabeth Mcglothlin , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124394945

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Strycker , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1134533565

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2024

Registered at 2002 S 11TH ST, NILES, MI 491204074 (Tel: 2696870200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2024

Registered at 2002 S 11TH ST, NILES, MI 491204074 (Tel: 2696870200)

📍

Updated Practice Location September 23, 2020

Registered at 1234 NAPIER AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 490852112 (Tel: 2699838172)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 23, 2020

Registered at 1234 NAPIER AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 490852112 (Tel: 2699838172)

✅

NPI Profile Active September 11, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location September 11, 2017

Registered at 2710 SAINT FRANCIS DR STE 411, WATERLOO, IA 507025634 (Tel: (319) 272-5000)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address September 11, 2017

Registered at 2710 ST FRANCIS DR STE 411, WATERLOO, IA 507025634 (Tel: 3192725000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 11, 2017

Recorded as BENJAMIN ERHARDT, M.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 11, 2017

Otolaryngology (License #MD-44497 in IA)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2017

Registered at 2710 ST. FRANCIS DR STE411, WATERLOO, IA 507025634 (Tel: 3192725000)

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2017

Otolaryngology (License #MD-44497 in IA)

✅

NPI Profile Active June 01, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location June 01, 2012

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR # MA314, COLUMBIA, MO 652015276 (Tel: 5738826737)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address June 01, 2012

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR # MA314, COLUMBIA, MO 652015276 (Tel: 5738826737)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 01, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN ERHARDT, M.D.

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 01, 2012

Otolaryngology (License #2012016136 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295096600

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 01, 2012

Last Update: February 22, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2002 S 11th St

Niles, MI 491204074

Phone: 2696870200

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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