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- 1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
About Dr. Strong
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Benjamin M. Strong, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Benjamin graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2013. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 487 Medicare patients across 2,555 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1174865174 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
- (616) 459-7101
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,555 services · 487 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
30 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
110 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
56 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
50 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of joints, multiple | Imaging | 77077 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of spine, 1 view | Imaging | 72020 |
24 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
2,000 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
87 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Strong?
Dr. Strong is an orthopedic surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Strong's address?
Dr. Strong is listed at 1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. 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. Strong?
The number on file is (616) 459-7101. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Strong's NPI number?
Dr. Strong's National Provider Identifier is 1174865174. 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. Strong train?
Dr. Strong attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Strong been practicing?
Dr. Strong has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Strong perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Strong performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Strong confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Strong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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