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- 1218 13Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601
About Dr. Light
Based in Decatur, AL, Benjamin W. Light, M.D., F.A.C.S. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Benjamin graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1994. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 499 Medicare patients across 2,658 services. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for single injection of allergen. NPI 1760463632 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (256) 355-6200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1218 13TH AVE SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,658 services · 499 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia | Procedure | 69436 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,280 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
351 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
337 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
245 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
84 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
61 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
114 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
Other ENT doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia 4
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benjamin W. Light, M.D.?
Benjamin W. Light, M.D. is an ENT doctor in Decatur, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin W. Light, M.D.'s address?
Benjamin W. Light, M.D. is listed at 1218 13Th Ave Se, Decatur, AL 35601. 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 W. Light, M.D.?
The number on file is (256) 355-6200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin W. Light, M.D.'s NPI number?
Benjamin W. Light, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1760463632. 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 W. Light, M.D. train?
Benjamin W. Light, M.D. attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin W. Light, M.D. been practicing?
Benjamin W. Light, M.D. has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benjamin W. Light, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin W. Light, M.D. performs procedures including incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin W. Light, M.D. confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin W. Light, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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