Benjamin Katz, MD
NPI 1518547363 · Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Katz, MD is a Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1518547363).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518547363
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2025020843 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 178 | 78 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 80 | 38 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 74 | 47 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 72 | 38 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 49 | 35 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 44 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 39 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$891 across 17 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)
- 915 N Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63106-1621Phone: (314) 652-4100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-17
- Certified
- 2025-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Katz's NPI number?
- Benjamin Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518547363, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Katz's specialty?
- Benjamin Katz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Katz located?
- Benjamin Katz's practice location on file with NPPES is 4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495.
- What is Benjamin Katz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Katz is (314) 362-3937.
- Does Benjamin Katz accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Katz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Katz's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Katz's NPI (1518547363) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.