Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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 specialising in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Light?
Dr. Light is an otolaryngology in Decatur, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Light's address?
Dr. Light 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 Dr. Light?
The number on file is (256) 355-6200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Light's NPI number?
Dr. Light'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 Dr. Light train?
Dr. Light 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 Dr. Light been practising?
Dr. Light has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Light perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Light 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.
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Has Dr. Light confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Light. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 355-6200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1218 13TH AVE SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,658 services · 499 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incision of eardrum with placement of eardrum tube under general anesthesia | Procedure | 69436 |
12 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
12 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
14 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,280 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
351 |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
337 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
245 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
84 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
61 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
114 |
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 otolaryngology specialists 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 — 24 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 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.