Benjamin Ling, DO
NPI 1790942142 · Nephrology Physician · Maywood, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Ling, DO is a Nephrology Physician provider in Maywood, IL (NPI 1790942142).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790942142
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036-113565 (IL)
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
18 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
786 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 385 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 119 | $136 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 68 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 54 | $99 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide | 45 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 45 | 18 |
| Carvedilol | 38 | 15 |
| Torsemide | 30 | 12 |
| Losartan Potassium | 30 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | — |
| Chlorthalidone | 17 | — |
| Metolazone | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2015-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Ling's NPI number?
- Benjamin Ling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790942142, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Ling's specialty?
- Benjamin Ling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Ling located?
- Benjamin Ling's practice location on file with NPPES is 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153-3328.
- What is Benjamin Ling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Ling is (708) 216-3306.
- Does Benjamin Ling accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Ling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Ling's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Ling's NPI (1790942142) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.