Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout NICHOLAS
Benjamin Nicholas, MD practices ophthalmology in West Reading, PA. Benjamin is a 2018 graduate of Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 1,707 services to 1,308 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (484) 628-8640
- Email not available
Practice Locations
420 S 5TH AVE
West Reading, PA 19611
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,707 services · 1,308 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
122 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
23 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
234 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
124 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
78 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
77 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
73 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
65 |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
58 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Nicholas is an ophthalmology in West Reading, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholas's address?
Dr. Nicholas is listed at 420 S 5TH AVE, West Reading, PA 19611. 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. Nicholas?
The number on file is (484) 628-8640. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier is 1336631381. 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. Nicholas train?
Dr. Nicholas attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nicholas have?
Dr. Nicholas has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholas performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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