Active NPI 1548283450 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin David Kozower , MD

Surgery • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Kozower, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1997, Dr. Kozower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ.

Dr. Kozower is affiliated with Washington University 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, established patient outpatient office visit, removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic

Saint Louis, MO 631101003

Telephone 3143627260

Fax 8882722816

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Midwest Lithotripsy, Llc Facility NPI 1831198639

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +10.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

246 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.8% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

80.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kozower (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Saint Louis Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 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
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	79	79	$552.09	$206.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	68	$167.60	$86.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	42	42	$411.67	$155.76
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	29	$380.00	$172.40
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	20	19	$900.00	$204.84
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	19	19	$3600.00	$811.62
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	16	16	$5190.00	$203.74
43245 Dilation of stomach outlet using an endoscope	15	12	$1860.00	$117.13
43117 Partial removal of lower esophagus	11	11	$10925.00	$2632.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	96	96	$515.63	$215.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	79	$157.90	$88.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$399.29	$164.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	27	$362.43	$177.03
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	22	22	$900.00	$199.96
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$3600.00	$854.83
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	14	14	$5678.75	$1317.52
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	11	11	$5190.00	$209.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	88	$149.23	$90.11
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	83	83	$481.81	$215.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$385.00	$165.53
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	27	24	$339.00	$176.56
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	23	23	$900.00	$214.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	19	$235.00	$128.88
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	16	16	$5642.66	$1393.84
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	11	11	$3600.00	$792.57

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	105	90	$235.00	$129.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$383.49	$165.25
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	51	51	$483.82	$218.58
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$3432.00	$828.98
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	12	12	$1025.00	$103.16
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	12	12	$5190.00	$216.81
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	11	11	$728.18	$167.40

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	83	71	$230.00	$106.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$375.00	$163.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	55	55	$487.27	$208.49
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	21	21	$900.00	$224.61
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$3600.00	$871.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	13	$339.00	$147.72
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	15	14	$95.00	$92.14
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	14	14	$5035.71	$217.51
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	14	14	$5400.00	$1466.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$145.00	$75.47

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	106	106	$375.00	$162.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	67	$230.00	$104.73
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	40	38	$850.00	$74.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$145.00	$72.83
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	35	35	$480.00	$206.26
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	23	23	$4943.48	$224.01
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	18	18	$3470.00	$875.91
32480 Removal of lobe of lung	14	14	$5897.32	$1556.32
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	13	13	$838.08	$209.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	88	88	$424.38	$202.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	68	$128.84	$70.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$333.52	$162.27
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	37	36	$850.00	$72.07
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	19	19	$4750.00	$220.75
32480 Removal of lobe of lung	16	16	$5572.66	$1417.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$200.00	$105.78
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$3458.33	$848.60
44015 Insertion of feeding tube or catheter into upper small bowel	11	11	$1301.00	$146.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	74	$117.70	$70.85
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	87	87	$391.44	$193.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$305.34	$152.12
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	45	45	$850.00	$74.92
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	18	18	$777.78	$200.29
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	15	15	$4406.67	$1265.02
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$290.00	$135.36
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$3295.83	$757.74
38746 Removal of lymph nodes from chest cavity and breast bone	12	12	$4600.00	$192.03

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2016022813

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License MO 2016022813

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200034120 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Washington University

4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 631101032

Phone: 3147474850

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

32 Associated Practitioners

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NPI 1154349835

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Bryan Meyers , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7412011, CHICAGO, IL 606742011 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 60352, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631600352 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2021

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG CT ADULT THORACIC, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2021

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, MSC 8234-05-02, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2021

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #2016022813 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active January 24, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 24, 2018

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143628089)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 24, 2018

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8234, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143628089)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 24, 2018

Recorded as BENJAMIN KOZOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 24, 2018

Surgery (License #2016022813 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active August 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 11, 2016

Registered at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101003 (Tel: 3143628089)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 11, 2016

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8234, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143628089)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 11, 2016

Recorded as BENJAMIN KOZOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 11, 2016

Surgery (License #2016022813 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548283450

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 25, 2006

Last Update: May 28, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 7412011

Chicago, IL 606742011

Phone: 3143627260

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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