Kurt Benham, MD
NPI 1306952981 · Ophthalmology Physician · Wellsville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Benham, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Wellsville, NY (NPI 1306952981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306952981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 228407 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
6,007 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,017 | $118 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 731 | $37 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 642 | $83 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 569 | $28 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 535 | $503 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 496 | $111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 461 | 100 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 211 | 157 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 154 | 41 |
| Timolol Maleate | 135 | 39 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 106 | 20 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 76 | 67 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 65 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 10 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2010-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Benham's NPI number?
- Kurt Benham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306952981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Benham's specialty?
- Kurt Benham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurt Benham located?
- Kurt Benham's practice location on file with NPPES is 12 Martin St, Wellsville, NY 14895-1057.
- What is Kurt Benham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Benham is (585) 593-6041.
- Does Kurt Benham accept Medicare?
- Kurt Benham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Benham's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Benham's NPI (1306952981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.