Benjamin Fogal, OD
NPI 1730174822 · Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · Bloomington, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Fogal, OD is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider in Bloomington, MN (NPI 1730174822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730174822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Corneal and Contact Management OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3019 (MN)
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
781 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 | 275 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 184 | $88 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 107 | $35 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 106 | $62 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 38 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $124 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 736 | 220 |
| Timolol Maleate | 146 | 51 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 126 | 40 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 104 | 32 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 80 | 51 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 58 | 18 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 37 | 24 |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 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
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Fogal's NPI number?
- Benjamin Fogal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730174822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Fogal's specialty?
- Benjamin Fogal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Benjamin Fogal located?
- Benjamin Fogal's practice location on file with NPPES is 9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200, Bloomington, MN 55431-3200.
- What is Benjamin Fogal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Fogal is (952) 888-5800.
- Does Benjamin Fogal accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Fogal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Fogal's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Fogal's NPI (1730174822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.