Benjamin King, O.D.
NPI 1679566657 · Optometrist · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin King, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1679566657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679566657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S539TA271 (AL)
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
20 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
1,043 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 523 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 124 | $82 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 116 | $32 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 92 | $31 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 75 | $55 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 51 | $132 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 842 | 196 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 82 | 72 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 73 | 19 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 67 | 63 |
| Timolol Maleate | 55 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 45 | 11 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 5 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
- 2005-08-25
- Last updated
- 2007-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin King's NPI number?
- Benjamin King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679566657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin King's specialty?
- Benjamin King is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin King located?
- Benjamin King's practice location on file with NPPES is 2880 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36606-2457.
- What is Benjamin King's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin King is (251) 473-1900.
- Does Benjamin King accept Medicare?
- Benjamin King is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin King's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin King's NPI (1679566657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.