Are you Jonathan W. Benjamin, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 2185 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
About Dr. Benjamin
Based in Wantagh, NY, Jonathan W. Benjamin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Jonathan graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1979. According to Medicare claims data, Jonathan cared for 2,985 Medicare patients across 3,530 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. NPI 1558332072 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (516) 785-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2185 WANTAGH AVE
Wantagh, NY 11793
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,530 services · 2,985 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
111 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
61 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
27 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,286 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
670 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
442 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
291 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
174 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 6
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.
Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1979 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Jonathan W. Benjamin's specialty?
Jonathan W. Benjamin is an eye doctor in Wantagh, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Jonathan W. Benjamin?
Jonathan W. Benjamin is listed at 2185 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Jonathan W. Benjamin?
The number on file is (516) 785-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Jonathan W. Benjamin's NPI number?
Jonathan W. Benjamin's National Provider Identifier is 1558332072. 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 Jonathan W. Benjamin's education?
Jonathan W. Benjamin attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Jonathan W. Benjamin been practicing?
Jonathan W. Benjamin has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Jonathan W. Benjamin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Jonathan W. Benjamin performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Jonathan W. Benjamin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jonathan W. Benjamin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.