BENJAMIN J HUNG MD
NPI 1245233154
Surgery in Lincoln, NE
Active since May 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
63.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
About Benjamin J Hung Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BENJAMIN J HUNG MD (NPI 1245233154) is an individual surgery provider in Lincoln, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (21773) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lincoln.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1245233154
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN J HUNGCredential: MD
Location Address575 S 70TH ST, STE 310Lincoln, NE 68510
Mailing Address1001 S 70th St Ste 100Lincoln, NE 68510-7901 · (402) 441-4760 · Fax (402) 441-4764
Phone(402) 441-4760
Fax(402) 441-4764
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 15, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1245233154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 21773
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
575 S 70TH ST, Lincoln, NE 68510
Secondary Practice Location 1
Location 1575 S 70th St, STE 310Lincoln, NE 68510-2471 · Phone (402) 441-4760 · Fax (402) 441-4764
Other Identifiers 12
Medicaid1714220IA
Other1700452NE · Share Adv - Promed
Medicaid208935817MO
Other68510A002NE · Wps/triwest - Surgical
Other1700494NE · Uhc - Surgical Assoc
Medicaid100397350BKS
Other020052045Rrm
Other229843NE · Midlands - Surgical Assoc
Other35396NE · Bcbs - Surgical Assoc
OtherP00321412Rrm
Other229843NE · Midlands Choice - Promed
Other35881NE · Bcbs - Promed
Accepted Insurance
The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
✔
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Benjamin J Hung Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
PECOS PAC ID5991718595
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060727000447
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
53 services32 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
42 services42 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
32 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
32 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
28 services28 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
26 services15 patients
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Bryan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NEOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280003
Location1600 South 48th StLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NEOwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280020
Location555 South 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NEOwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number280127
Location1710 South 70th StreetLincoln, NE 68506 · Lancaster County
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 68510 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
New Patient
$81.20 typical visit price
range $52.69 – $160.21
Typical copayment $20.30 (range $13.17 – $40.05)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.00 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $131.25
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.22 – $32.81)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
63.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practiceQuality
88.58
Promoting Interoperability
0
Improvement Activities
40
Cost
71.9
Reported Quality Measures
Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
67%110 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
73%212 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
12%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
86%239 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%1,231 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%152 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%366 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%696 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
81%106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
44%214 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 93% · 166 patients
Patients tobacco: 87% · 166 patients
61%28 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
94%696 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%696 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
17%696 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
575 S 70TH ST, SUITE 300
LINCOLN, NE 68510
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
575 S 70TH ST, NEBRASKA ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE P.C. SUITE 200
LINCOLN, NE 68510
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Orthopaedic Surgery
575 S 70TH ST, NEBRASKA ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPORTS MEDICINE P.C. SUITE 200
LINCOLN, NE 68510
LINCOLN, NE 68510
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Benjamin Hung's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benjamin Hung is 1245233154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.
Where is Benjamin Hung located?
Benjamin Hung practices at 575 S 70th St Ste 310, Lincoln, NE 68510. The listed phone number is (402) 441-4760.
What is Benjamin Hung's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is Benjamin Hung enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Benjamin Hung is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Benjamin Hung accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 3 other insurers list Benjamin Hung as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Benjamin Hung affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Benjamin Hung is affiliated with Bryan Medical Center, Chi Health St. Elizabeth and Lincoln Surgical Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Benjamin Hung was last updated on March 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
