Benjamin Kester, M.D.
NPI 1568851251 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Lombard, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Kester, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Lombard, IL (NPI 1568851251).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568851251
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.152037 (IL)
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
11 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
1,075 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 | 201 | $92 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 164 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 114 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $132 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 93 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 50 | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 50 | 41 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 45 | — |
| Celecoxib | 38 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 16 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,328 across 25 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
- 2015-01-18
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Kester's NPI number?
- Benjamin Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568851251, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Kester's specialty?
- Benjamin Kester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Kester located?
- Benjamin Kester's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 S Highland Ave Ste 220, Lombard, IL 60148-4932.
- What is Benjamin Kester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Kester is (630) 790-1872.
- Does Benjamin Kester accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Kester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Kester's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Kester's NPI (1568851251) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.