Ben Cohen, M.D.
NPI 1083608186 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ben Cohen, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1083608186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083608186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 137174 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
8,729 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,766 | $47 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,905 | $105 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,259 | $135 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 640 | $18 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 529 | $29 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 477 | $147 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 663 | 183 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 608 | 242 |
| Latanoprost | 592 | 129 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 440 | 203 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 309 | 148 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 229 | 66 |
| Timolol Maleate | 200 | 65 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,035 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-02
- Last updated
- 2021-09-10
- Certified
- 2021-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ben Cohen's NPI number?
- Ben Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083608186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ben Cohen's specialty?
- Ben Cohen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ben Cohen located?
- Ben Cohen's practice location on file with NPPES is 140 East 80th Street, New York, NY 10075-0306.
- What is Ben Cohen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ben Cohen is (212) 772-0600.
- Does Ben Cohen accept Medicare?
- Ben Cohen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ben Cohen's NPI active?
- Yes — Ben Cohen's NPI (1083608186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.