Benjamin Taylor, OD
NPI 1235788795 · Optometrist · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Taylor, OD is a Optometrist provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1235788795).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235788795
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2591 (NC)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
945 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 442 | $120 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 280 | $34 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 59 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 49 | $156 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 44 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 120 | 32 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 31 | 29 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 23 | 13 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 14 | — |
| Cephalexin | 12 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$557 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 16150 Hwy 17 NSte aHampstead, NC 28443Phone: (910) 270-2800Fax: (910) 270-9100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-08
- Last updated
- 2022-12-09
- Certified
- 2022-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Taylor's NPI number?
- Benjamin Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235788795, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Taylor's specialty?
- Benjamin Taylor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Taylor located?
- Benjamin Taylor's practice location on file with NPPES is 1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230, Wilmington, NC 28403-5745.
- What is Benjamin Taylor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Taylor is (910) 256-6364.
- Does Benjamin Taylor accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Taylor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Taylor's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Taylor's NPI (1235788795) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.