Benjamin Opara, M.D.
NPI 1548221054 · Specialist · Baltimore, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Opara, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Baltimore, MD (NPI 1548221054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548221054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0022929 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
952 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 406 | $94 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 363 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 51 | $3 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 32 | $241 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $135 |
| Administration of Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96402 | 18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 257 | 93 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 104 | 77 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 78 | 56 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 75 | 20 |
| Silodosin | 74 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 51 | 40 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$349 across 18 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
- 2006-04-01
- Last updated
- 2017-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Opara's NPI number?
- Benjamin Opara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548221054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Opara's specialty?
- Benjamin Opara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Opara located?
- Benjamin Opara's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21223-1558.
- What is Benjamin Opara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Opara is (410) 362-3000.
- Does Benjamin Opara accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Opara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Opara's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Opara's NPI (1548221054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.