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Active NPI 1972952703 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Benjamin Neil Hunter , MD

Otolaryngology • Bend, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Benjamin Hunter, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Bend, OR. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Hunter delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2450 NE MARY ROSE PL STE 120.

Dr. Hunter is affiliated with Central Oregon Ent Llc - Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgey and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of ear using a microscope, established 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

2450 Ne Mary Rose Pl Ste 120

Bend, OR 977017132

Telephone 5413127056
Fax 5413854935

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Bend, OR

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -8.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Bend, OR (171 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
33.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hunter (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Bend Specialty Average (18.0 Years) 18.0 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
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope
165 137 $94.07 $30.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
152 128 $268.49 $93.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
129 117 $348.12 $128.94
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax
80 78 $155.60 $47.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
46 46 $477.26 $169.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
41 41 $348.56 $113.88
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
30 27 $476.83 $183.47
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
25 24 $128.00 $51.22
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
23 18 $173.91 $58.53
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
23 22 $409.04 $135.17
69433 Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia
15 15 $698.53 $216.46
69220 Removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity
11 11 $362.00 $77.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-25
Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License OR MD219874

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Oregon Ent Llc - Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgey

2450 Ne Mary Rose Pl, Bend, OR 977017132

Phone: 5413823100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Myra Baker , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1346315868

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1457524985
NPI 1528621679

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1558539106

Doctor of Audiology, CCCA

NPI 1679707079

Master of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 25, 2024

Registered at 2450 NE MARY ROSE PL STE 120, BEND, OR 977017132 (Tel: 5413127056)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2024

Registered at 2450 NE MARY ROSE PL STE 120, BEND, OR 977017132 (Tel: 5413823100)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2024

Otolaryngology (License #MD219874 in OR)

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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2022

Registered at 3307 RENNER DR, FORTUNA, CA 955403119 (Tel: 7077259383)

NPI Profile Active June 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 13, 2016

Registered at 301 N 8TH ST # 5B, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627011041 (Tel: 2175458000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 13, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 19662, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627949662 (Tel: 2175458000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 13, 2016

Recorded as BENJAMIN HUNTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 13, 2016

Otolaryngology (License #125.069190 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1972952703
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2016
Last Update: July 25, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2450 Ne Mary Rose Pl Ste 120

Bend, OR 977017132

Phone: 5413823100

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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