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Active NPI 1558332072 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Jonathan Wayne Benjamin , MD

Ophthalmology • Wantagh, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Jonathan Benjamin, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Wantagh, NY. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1979, Dr. Benjamin delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2185 WANTAGH AVE.

Dr. Benjamin is affiliated with South Shore Eye Care Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, established patient problem focused exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2185 Wantagh Ave

Wantagh, NY 117933917

Telephone 5167853900
Fax 5167830033
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 South Shore Eye Care, Llp Facility NPI 1700995602

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Wantagh, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
47 Yrs +17.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.3 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Wantagh, NY (1980 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Benjamin (47 Years) 47 Yrs
Wantagh Specialty Average (29.3 Years) 29.3 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,286 1,136 $298.14 $145.06
92250 Photography of the retina
670 639 $139.96 $42.88
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
442 259 $210.34 $102.45
92134 Imaging of retina
291 262 $115.00 $46.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
174 163 $125.00 $42.22
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
145 145 $354.93 $170.02
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
130 89 $200.00 $46.10
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
111 70 $3600.00 $625.37
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
85 81 $165.00 $73.93
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
61 20 $350.00 $123.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
54 43 $1700.00 $376.18
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
27 27 $100.00 $12.53
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
17 14 $4600.00 $855.60
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
13 13 $110.00 $31.20
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
13 13 $500.00 $149.13
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system
11 11 $210.00 $98.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NY 144781

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

South Shore Eye Care Llp

2185 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 117933917

Phone: 5167853900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1588287312

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1639202211

Doctor of Optometry, MJ

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 05, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2008

Registered at 2185 WANTAGH AVE, WANTAGH, NY 117933917 (Tel: 5167853900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2008

Registered at 2185 WANTAGH AVE, WANTAGH, NY 117933917 (Tel: 5167853900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2008

Recorded as JONATHAN BENJAMIN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #144781 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 01, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558332072
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 01, 2006
Last Update: June 05, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2185 Wantagh Ave

Wantagh, NY 117933917

Phone: 5167853900

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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