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- 1924 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972
About Dr. Epstein
Based in Okeechobee, FL, Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O., M.A. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Benjamin graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1984. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery, orthopaedic sports medicine, and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 540 Medicare patients across 1,112 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose. NPI 1043376890 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (863) 357-0540
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1924 US HIGHWAY 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,112 services · 540 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
227 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose | Drug given | J7321 |
204 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
113 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 0055T |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
323 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
57 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
45 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
31 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Trained at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O.?
Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. is an orthopedic surgeon in Okeechobee, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O.'s address?
Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. is listed at 1924 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O.?
The number on file is (863) 357-0540. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O.'s NPI number?
Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier is 1043376890. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. train?
Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. been practicing?
Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin C. Epstein, D.O. confirmed this information?
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