Benjamin Arnold, MD
NPI 1619171212 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Arnold, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1619171212).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619171212
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N4918 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 61 | $73 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 33 | $173 |
| Anesthesia for Access to Central Vein00532 | 26 | $110 |
| Anesthesia for Bone Marrow Aspiration And/Or Biopsy at Pelvic Bone01112 | 18 | $136 |
| Anesthesia for Biopsy of Liver00702 | 16 | $83 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 14 | $88 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2012-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Arnold's NPI number?
- Benjamin Arnold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619171212, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Arnold's specialty?
- Benjamin Arnold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Arnold located?
- Benjamin Arnold's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Benjamin Arnold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Arnold is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Benjamin Arnold accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Arnold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Arnold's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Arnold's NPI (1619171212) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.