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DR. BENJAMIN CARDEN OD
NPI 1508484650
Optometrist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since July 06, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 892-7166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Carden Od NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN CARDEN OD (NPI 1508484650) is an individual optometrist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3607) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508484650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN CARDENCredential: OD
Location Address2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167Chattanooga, TN 37421-6057
Mailing Address10854 Prairie Lake DrApison, TN 37302-3507
Phone(423) 892-7166
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 6, 2020
✔ NPI 1508484650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 3607
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Carden Od 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 ID4486070752
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200817003884
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GHAITH AL-SOWAIDI
Optometrist
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 892-7166
ANNE STRONG O.D.
Optometrist
2100 HAMILTON PLACE BLVD STE 167
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Hamilton County (423) 892-7166

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 Carden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Carden is 1508484650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2020.

Where is Benjamin Carden located?

Benjamin Carden practices at 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd Ste 167, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 892-7166.

What is Benjamin Carden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Benjamin Carden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Carden 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 Carden accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Magnolia Health and 8 other insurers list Benjamin Carden 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Carden was last updated on July 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.