Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BENTS
Based in Grants Pass, OR, Robert Thurston Bents, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 1990. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 776 services to 477 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (541) 472-0603
- Email not available
Practice Locations
702 SW RAMSEY AVE STE 112
Grants Pass, OR 97527
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
776 services · 477 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
32 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
23 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
18 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
18 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
13 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
81 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
76 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
266 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
136 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
90 |
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 1
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Oregon Health Sciences 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 OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bents?
Dr. Bents is an orthopedic surgeon in Grants Pass, OR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bents's address?
Dr. Bents is listed at 702 SW RAMSEY AVE STE 112, Grants Pass, OR 97527. 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. Bents?
The number on file is (541) 472-0603. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bents?
Dr. Bents's National Provider Identifier is 1275516593. 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. Bents train?
Dr. Bents attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bents have?
Dr. Bents has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bents perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bents performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and release of wrist ligament using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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