Benjamin Gutsin, OD
NPI 1174212799 · Optometrist · Orchard Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Gutsin, OD is a Optometrist provider in Orchard Park, NY (NPI 1174212799).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174212799
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 009872 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 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
330 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 88 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $85 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 62 | $120 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 31 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $122 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 21 | $84 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 107 | 35 |
| Timolol Maleate | 31 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 31 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 27 | 14 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 22 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$206 across 2 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
- 2023-05-01
- Last updated
- 2023-07-25
- Certified
- 2023-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Gutsin's NPI number?
- Benjamin Gutsin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174212799, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Gutsin's specialty?
- Benjamin Gutsin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Gutsin located?
- Benjamin Gutsin's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 Windward Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127-1585.
- What is Benjamin Gutsin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Gutsin is (716) 677-6500.
- Does Benjamin Gutsin accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Gutsin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Gutsin's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Gutsin's NPI (1174212799) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.