Benjamin Garns, MD
NPI 1871056812 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Garns, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1871056812).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871056812
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
650 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 184 | $167 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 156 | $203 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 155 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 81 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 55 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 19 | $68 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 11 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202-1239Phone: (317) 962-3886
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-08
- Last updated
- 2021-10-15
- Certified
- 2021-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Garns's NPI number?
- Benjamin Garns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871056812, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Garns's specialty?
- Benjamin Garns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Garns located?
- Benjamin Garns's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 N Senate Blvd Rm Ag012, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1239.
- What is Benjamin Garns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Garns is (317) 962-5975.
- Does Benjamin Garns accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Garns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Garns's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Garns's NPI (1871056812) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.