Benjamin Garden, M.D.
NPI 1699193334 · Dermatology Physician · Skokie, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699193334
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036145621 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,817 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 814 | $40 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 797 | $30 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 701 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 515 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 334 | $135 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 324 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rsv Vacc, Pref a and Pref B/Pfbrand: Abrysvo | 261 | 261 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 227 | 136 |
| Ketoconazole | 199 | 95 |
| Fluocinonide | 142 | 86 |
| Hydrocortisone | 88 | 51 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 69 | 39 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 66 | 25 |
| Metronidazole | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$968 across 53 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 150 E Huron St Ste 1050Chicago, IL 60611-2912Phone: (312) 280-0890Fax: (312) 280-9615
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-06-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-01
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.