Benjamin Taylor, M.D.
NPI 1659595866 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Taylor, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1659595866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659595866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.089467 (OH)
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
19 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
227 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 | 65 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 54 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 31 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $126 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 20 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 14 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 105 | 31 |
| Meloxicam | 58 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 45 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 28 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 12 |
| Ibuprofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,344 across 29 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
- 2007-04-12
- Last updated
- 2022-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Taylor's NPI number?
- Benjamin Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659595866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Taylor's specialty?
- Benjamin Taylor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Taylor located?
- Benjamin Taylor's practice location on file with NPPES is 285 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215-4354.
- What is Benjamin Taylor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Taylor is (614) 566-7777.
- Does Benjamin Taylor accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Taylor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Taylor's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Taylor's NPI (1659595866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.