DR. BENJAMIN LAWRENCE KOBER D.O.
NPI 1518312487
Emergency Medicine in Richmond Heights, MO

Active since April 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.66/100
CMS Quality Rating
6420 CLAYTON RD, RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117(314) 768-8000(314) 768-8011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2023, Jun 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Benjamin Lawrence Kober D.o. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN LAWRENCE KOBER D.O. (NPI 1518312487) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Richmond Heights, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2019017133) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, and maintains a secondary practice location in Vineland.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518312487
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN LAWRENCE KOBERCredential: D.O.
Location Address6420 CLAYTON RDRichmond Heights, MO 63117-1811
Mailing Address1505 W Sherman AveVineland, NJ 08360-7059 · (856) 641-8000
Fax(314) 768-8011
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2023
NPI 1518312487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in MO · 2019017133 Licensed in NY · 302717
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
6420 CLAYTON RD, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11505 W Sherman AveVineland, NJ 08360-7059 · Phone (856) 641-8000

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 Lawrence Kober D.o. 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 ID2365793353
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181002001524, I20200207000847, I20220221002017
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 5

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
265 services260 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
198 services192 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
167 services164 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
90 services89 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlantic City, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310064
Location1925 Pacific AvenueAtlantic City, NJ 08401 · Atlantic County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corning Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Corning, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330277
Location1 Guthrie DriveCorning, NY 14830 · Steuben County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Robert Packer Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sayre, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390079
LocationOne Guthrie SquareSayre, PA 18840 · Bradford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63117 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

94.66/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality87.8
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.

Pharmacist
6420 CLAYTON RD
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117
Registered Nurse
6420 CLAYTON RD
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117
Dietitian, Registered
6420 CLAYTON RD
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
6420 CLAYTON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
Dietitian, Registered
6420 CLAYTON RD
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117
Occupational Therapist
6420 CLAYTON RD
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6420 CLAYTON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6420 CLAYTON RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117

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 Kober's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kober is 1518312487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2016.

Where is Benjamin Kober located?

Benjamin Kober practices at 6420 Clayton Rd, Richmond Heights, MO 63117. The listed phone number is (314) 768-8000.

What is Benjamin Kober's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Benjamin Kober enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Kober 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.

Is Benjamin Kober affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Kober is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus, Corning Hospital and Robert Packer Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kober was last updated on January 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.