Active NPI 1073833042 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Harris Kaffenberger , MD

Dermatology • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Kaffenberger, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Kaffenberger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1328 DUBLIN RD STE 100.

Dr. Kaffenberger is affiliated with Osu Internal Medicine Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1328 Dublin Rd Ste 100

Columbus, OH 432151054

Telephone 6142931707

Fax 6142931716

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Osu Neuroscience Center, Llc Facility NPI 1932199254

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Columbus, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.5 Yrs

State Avg: 23.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (528 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

69.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kaffenberger (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Columbus Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 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	341	244	$215.00	$88.82
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	309	67	$25.00	$6.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	229	139	$305.00	$124.74
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	158	27	$8.00	$0.97
17000 Destruction of skin growth	109	95	$240.00	$59.66
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	106	106	$140.00	$34.34
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	62	25	$205.00	$51.84
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	49	44	$355.00	$94.87
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	48	13	$100.00	$23.07
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	25	$385.00	$125.34
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	19	19	$440.00	$116.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$295.00	$109.64
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$250.00	$81.97
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	15	15	$140.00	$34.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	234	$215.00	$87.38
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	310	71	$25.00	$6.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	206	136	$305.00	$123.43
17000 Destruction of skin growth	125	104	$240.00	$58.97
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	98	25	$8.00	$1.08
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	68	68	$140.00	$34.50
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	52	48	$355.00	$94.95
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	45	20	$205.00	$52.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	32	$385.00	$128.16
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	11	$215.00	$77.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$292.06	$108.80
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	17	16	$440.00	$120.07
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	15	15	$225.00	$46.05
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$250.00	$82.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	346	245	$186.69	$88.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	275	165	$271.95	$124.77
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	238	69	$25.00	$6.46
17000 Destruction of skin growth	130	104	$234.96	$56.55
96900 Application of ultraviolet light to skin	117	13	$95.00	$22.60
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	103	102	$140.00	$35.75
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	71	65	$355.00	$97.60
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	62	20	$8.00	$1.17
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	42	20	$199.88	$50.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$271.11	$110.00
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	26	17	$180.00	$49.74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	24	$340.00	$133.55
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	22	17	$390.00	$109.26
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	20	20	$440.25	$123.06
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$1040.00	$285.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	320	234	$186.56	$89.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	275	181	$265.64	$127.43
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	262	63	$25.00	$6.25
17000 Destruction of skin growth	127	102	$230.00	$53.51
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	89	87	$140.00	$35.36
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	85	76	$360.00	$96.53
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	55	23	$8.00	$1.27
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	37	22	$180.00	$51.45
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	35	34	$340.00	$135.22
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	30	28	$445.00	$120.81
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	25	16	$195.00	$49.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$262.08	$111.05
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	21	20	$390.00	$109.95
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	20	17	$1050.00	$294.24
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$255.00	$100.76
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	11	11	$215.00	$47.66

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	379	291	$265.00	$106.94
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	337	57	$30.00	$5.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	135	$185.00	$72.96
17000 Destruction of skin growth	102	87	$245.00	$55.10
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	99	99	$131.52	$36.84
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	84	76	$330.00	$93.76
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	77	25	$8.00	$1.45
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	38	33	$415.00	$120.17
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	29	$250.00	$103.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$260.00	$105.27
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	26	17	$175.00	$51.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	25	25	$185.00	$74.50
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	20	18	$365.00	$108.15
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	19	14	$185.00	$48.24
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth	18	13	$200.00	$58.95
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$115.00	$39.81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$341.67	$132.00
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$990.00	$293.96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	12	11	$175.00	$72.93

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	516	344	$264.84	$104.88
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	301	75	$25.00	$5.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	240	161	$180.00	$71.61
17000 Destruction of skin growth	164	128	$245.00	$55.40
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	140	35	$8.00	$1.60
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	112	100	$325.00	$89.58
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	52	32	$175.00	$50.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$261.35	$103.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	52	50	$330.00	$135.20
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	41	36	$405.00	$118.44
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	39	32	$360.00	$103.86
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	35	35	$188.14	$71.73
99451 Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes	34	34	$105.00	$36.41
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	29	22	$180.00	$48.75
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	24	$245.00	$100.27
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth	23	23	$165.00	$49.78
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth	16	14	$90.00	$27.14
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	15	13	$70.00	$15.97
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	13	$995.00	$282.33
11105 Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth	12	11	$200.00	$58.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch	960	17	$20.00	$5.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	381	284	$245.00	$103.51
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	298	88	$20.00	$5.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	176	$165.00	$69.99
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	169	146	$345.00	$94.77
17000 Destruction of skin growth	164	134	$245.00	$50.36
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	125	19	$8.00	$1.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	78	78	$331.15	$131.71
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	68	55	$110.00	$31.61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$245.00	$103.87
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	47	46	$370.00	$104.60
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	27	26	$172.04	$48.56
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	24	11	$185.00	$50.44
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$173.33	$70.68
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$90.00	$38.47
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	14	14	$995.00	$247.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$245.00	$99.46
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	12	11	$85.00	$24.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
95044 Test for allergy using skin patch	2,070	29	$20.78	$5.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	403	300	$230.00	$102.90
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	366	92	$25.00	$5.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	210	$155.00	$69.74
17000 Destruction of skin growth	178	141	$250.00	$55.55
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	136	120	$340.00	$95.39
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	131	126	$330.00	$133.62
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	109	19	$7.12	$1.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$230.00	$102.59
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	56	50	$365.00	$104.14
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	54	41	$110.00	$31.51
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	40	37	$165.00	$48.37
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	24	$85.00	$38.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$352.39	$158.03
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	22	11	$185.00	$45.83
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	21	17	$85.00	$24.70
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$245.00	$99.15
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$160.00	$71.43
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	11	11	$265.00	$61.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-02-26

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License OH 35123455

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

181 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 432031779

Phone: 6142573000

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

450 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Phone: 6142938000

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

1328 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 432151054

Phone: 6142931707

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

3900 Stoneridge Ln, Dublin, OH 430172288

Phone: 6143665001

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

540 Officenter Pl, Gahanna, OH 432305317

Phone: 6142931707

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

480 Medical Ctr Dr, Columbus, OH 432101229

Phone: 6142934837

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Phone: 6142938000

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

460 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Phone: 8002935066

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Osu Internal Medicine Llc

452 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Phone: 6142938000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

📍

Updated Practice Location February 26, 2021

Registered at 1328 DUBLIN RD STE 100, COLUMBUS, OH 432151054 (Tel: 6142931707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2021

Registered at 700 ACKERMAN RD STE 2120, COLUMBUS, OH 432021559 (Tel: 6142931707)

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NPI Profile Active June 30, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location June 30, 2014

Registered at 915 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, COLUMBUS, OH 432123153 (Tel: 6142931707)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2014

Registered at 700 ACKERMAN RD, SUITE 570, COLUMBUS, OH 432021559 (Tel: 6142931707)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2014

Recorded as BENJAMIN KAFFENBERGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2014

Dermatology (License #35123455 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073833042

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 01, 2010

Last Update: February 26, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120

Columbus, OH 432021559

Phone: 6142931707

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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