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DR. BENJAMIN JACOB KATZ MD
NPI 1518547363
Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist in Des Plaines, IL

Active since April 14, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8901 GOLF RD STE 300, DES PLAINES, IL 60016(847) 824-3127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2026, Sep 17, 2025, Apr 14, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Benjamin Jacob Katz Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN JACOB KATZ MD (NPI 1518547363) is an individual glaucoma specialist in Des Plaines, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036181751) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518547363
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0009X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN JACOB KATZCredential: MD
Location Address8901 GOLF RD STE 300Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029
Mailing Address8901 Golf Rd Ste 300Des Plaines, IL 60016-4029 · (847) 824-3127 · Fax (847) 824-3347
Phone(847) 824-3127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1518547363 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Glaucoma SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0009X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036181751
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
8901 GOLF RD STE 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.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 Jacob Katz 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 ID2466859723
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250904002050
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60016 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 4

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

DR. MARSHALL HIRSHMAN MD
Ophthalmology
8901 GOLF RD STE 300, SUITE 300
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 824-3127
DR. JAMES A KATZ MD
Ophthalmology
8901 GOLF RD STE 300
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 824-3127
HILLARY BLUMTHAL SCHWEIHS O.D.
Optometrist
8901 GOLF RD STE 300
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 795-4226
DR. RAKHI PATIL MD
Ophthalmology
8901 GOLF RD STE 300
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Cook County (847) 824-3127

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 Katz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Katz is 1518547363. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2021.

Where is Benjamin Katz located?

Benjamin Katz practices at 8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The listed phone number is (847) 824-3127.

What is Benjamin Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Glaucoma Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0009X.

Is Benjamin Katz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Katz 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 Katz accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Benjamin Katz 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 Katz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Katz is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Katz was last updated on August 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 48 days 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.