Physician Profile
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D., PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Frankfort
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Benjamin graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 1,497 Medicare patients across 1,877 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, exam of visual field with extended testing, and imaging of optic nerve.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (984) 966-5296
- Email not available
Practice Locations
101 MANNING DR STE. E3.100
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,877 services · 1,497 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
430 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
402 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
88 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
57 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
672 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chapel Hill 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at Baylor College of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.'s specialty?
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. is an eye doctor in Chapel Hill, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.?
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. is listed at 101 Manning Dr Ste. E3.100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.?
The number on file is (984) 966-5296. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.'s NPI number?
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1417093980. 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
What is Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D.'s education?
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. been practicing?
Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin J. Frankfort, M.D. performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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