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Active NPI 1467652933 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin P Hammond , MD

Ophthalmology • Rochester, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Hammond, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Rochester, NY. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2007, Dr. Hammond delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 601 ELMWOOD AVE.

Dr. Hammond is affiliated with University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

601 Elmwood Ave

Rochester, NY 14642

Telephone 5852733937
Fax 5855060192
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Endocrine Practice Group Facility NPI 1811946825

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Rochester, NY

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -8.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.6 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
77 Specialists

Practicing in Rochester, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hammond (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Rochester Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
11 11 $485.00 $135.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA A116327

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MI 4301090651

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0110X

State License NY 265714

An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

601 Elmwood Ave Box, Rochester, NY 146420001

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 146420002

Phone: 5852733937

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

738 Pre Emption Rd, Geneva, NY 144561336

Phone: 3157894922

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 146420001

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 146420002

University Of Rochester Pediatric Ophthalmology Services

875 Hard Rd, Webster, NY 145808949

Phone: 5852733937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Optometry

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

NPI 1093733651

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauren Stansberry , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1144088352

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1144253154

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active August 02, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2012

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14642 (Tel: 5852733937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2012

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 659, ROCHESTER, NY 146420001 (Tel: 5852733937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2012

Recorded as BENJAMIN HAMMOND, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #4301090651 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 23, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467652933
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 23, 2007
Last Update: July 06, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

601 Elmwood Ave, Box 659

Rochester, NY 146420001

Phone: 5852733937

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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