Benjamin Nielson, OD
NPI 1598295149 · Optometrist · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Nielson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1598295149).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598295149
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 100413 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
19 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 19 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$91 (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 | 152 | 44 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 49 | 16 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 14 |
| Cyclosporine | 29 | 14 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 25 | — |
| Bimatoprost | 21 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 16 | — |
| Travoprost | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4815 N Assembly StSpokane, WA 99205-6185Phone: (509) 434-7250
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-15
- Last updated
- 2021-04-28
- Certified
- 2021-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Nielson's NPI number?
- Benjamin Nielson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598295149, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Nielson's specialty?
- Benjamin Nielson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Nielson located?
- Benjamin Nielson's practice location on file with NPPES is 322 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201-3208.
- What is Benjamin Nielson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Nielson is (509) 324-6464.
- Does Benjamin Nielson accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Nielson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Nielson's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Nielson's NPI (1598295149) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.