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BENJAMIN ARTHUR KATZ M.D.
NPI 1598907883
Ophthalmology in Salem, OR

Active since April 01, 2009PECOS Enrolled
5125 SKYLINE RD S, SALEM, OR 97306(800) 813-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Feb 4, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Benjamin Arthur Katz M.d. NPPES

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

BENJAMIN ARTHUR KATZ M.D. (NPI 1598907883) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Salem, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD177068) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598907883
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN ARTHUR KATZCredential: M.D.
Location Address5125 SKYLINE RD SSalem, OR 97306-9413
Mailing Address500 Ne Multnomah St Ste 100Portland, OR 97232-2099 · (800) 813-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
NPI 1598907883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in OR · MD177068
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
5125 SKYLINE RD S, Salem, OR 97306

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

Benjamin Arthur Katz 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 ID6305088808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160801002430
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 97306 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
$126.25 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $31.56 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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 20

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

Urology
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Optometrist
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Pediatrics
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306

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 1598907883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2009.

Where is Benjamin Katz located?

Benjamin Katz practices at 5125 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306. The listed phone number is (800) 813-2000.

What is Benjamin Katz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

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 Kaiser Permanente 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Katz was last updated on August 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.