DR. BENJAMIN C KAUTZA M.D.
NPI 1407083132
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Casper, WY

Active since June 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
1233 E 2ND ST, CASPER, WY 82601(414) 719-2959 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2023, Oct 2, 2020, Jul 13, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Benjamin C Kautza M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BENJAMIN C KAUTZA M.D. (NPI 1407083132) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Casper, Wyoming, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD452256) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sagewest Health Care, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407083132
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN C KAUTZACredential: M.D.
Location Address1233 E 2ND STCasper, WY 82601-2926
Mailing Address1233 E 2nd St, Ssb Fl 3Casper, WY 82601-4756 · (414) 719-2959
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2023
NPI 1407083132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License Licensed in PA · MD452256
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD452256 (PA)
1233 E 2ND ST, Casper, WY 82601

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1320 E North Ave Fl 3Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756 · Phone (412) 359-3115

Other Identifiers 1

Other14092612Caqh

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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

Dr. Benjamin C Kautza M.d. 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 ID3375851769
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231016003253
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
164 services83 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.
54 services33 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.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sagewest Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Riverton, WY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number530008
Location2100 W Sunset DrRiverton, WY 82501 · Fremont County
Emergency services

Wyoming Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Casper, WY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number530012
Location1233 East 2nd StCasper, WY 82601 · Natrona County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Registered Nurse
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Emergency Medicine
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Anesthesiology
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Emergency Medicine
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Emergency Medicine
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601
Anesthesiology
1233 E 2ND ST
CASPER, WY 82601

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 Kautza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kautza is 1407083132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2009.

Where is Benjamin Kautza located?

Benjamin Kautza practices at 1233 E 2nd St, Casper, WY 82601. The listed phone number is (414) 719-2959.

What is Benjamin Kautza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Benjamin Kautza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kautza 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 Kautza accept?

Health plans from Medica and UnitedHealthcare list Benjamin Kautza 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 Kautza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Kautza is affiliated with Sagewest Health Care and Wyoming Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kautza was last updated on November 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.