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- 2800 Hayes Ave, Building F, Sandusky, OH 44870
About Dr. Murcek
Based in Sandusky, OH, Benjamin W. Murcek, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Benjamin graduated from Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 703 Medicare patients across 948 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, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1124057658 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
- (419) 626-1331
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 HAYES AVE BUILDING F
Sandusky, OH 44870
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
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
948 services · 703 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
114 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11642 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
24 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14040 |
20 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11643 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm | Procedure | 14301 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
64 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
417 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
188 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Ohio University, 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 1987 at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin W. Murcek's specialty?
Benjamin W. Murcek is an ENT doctor in Sandusky, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin W. Murcek?
Benjamin W. Murcek is listed at 2800 Hayes Ave Building F, Sandusky, OH 44870. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Benjamin W. Murcek?
The number on file is (419) 626-1331. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Benjamin W. Murcek's NPI number?
Benjamin W. Murcek's National Provider Identifier is 1124057658. 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 W. Murcek's education?
Benjamin W. Murcek attended Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Benjamin W. Murcek been practicing?
Benjamin W. Murcek has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin W. Murcek known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin W. Murcek performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Benjamin W. Murcek confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benjamin W. Murcek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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