Benjamin Casella, O.D.
NPI 1548457393 · Optometrist · Augusta, GA
Benjamin Casella, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1548457393).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548457393
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2449 (GA)
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
18 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
166 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 54 | $74 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 47 | $104 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 31 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $69 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 14 | $32 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 82 | 22 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 23 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 18 | 11 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 16 | 12 |
| Timolol Maleate | 15 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 14 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 3 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
- 2007-09-26
- Last updated
- 2009-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Casella's NPI number?
- Benjamin Casella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548457393, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Casella's specialty?
- Benjamin Casella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Casella located?
- Benjamin Casella's practice location on file with NPPES is 767 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901-1329.
- What is Benjamin Casella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Casella is (706) 722-0817.
- Is Benjamin Casella's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Casella's NPI (1548457393) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.