BENJAMIN JOSEPH SANDERS DO
NPI 1720548621
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Indianapolis, IN

Active since March 25, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8111 S EMERSON AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237(317) 528-6263(317) 528-1219 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2026, Sep 5, 2023, May 13, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Benjamin Joseph Sanders Do NPPES

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

BENJAMIN JOSEPH SANDERS DO (NPI 1720548621) is an individual psychiatry provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (02007149A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Indianapolis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720548621
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN JOSEPH SANDERSCredential: DO
Location Address8111 S EMERSON AVEIndianapolis, IN 46237-8601
Mailing AddressPo Box 781076Detroit, MI 48278-1008 · (317) 528-4800 · Fax (317) 865-1479
Fax(317) 528-1219
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1720548621 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 02007149A✔ Licensed in KY · 05235
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
8111 S EMERSON AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46237

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15230 E Stop 11 Rd Ste 300Indianapolis, IN 46237-6401 · Phone (765) 288-1928

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Joseph Sanders Do 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 ID5395157333
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220921000326, I20231222000642
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Sanders reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
8111 S EMERSON AVE
Indianapolis, IN 46237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 1,396 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
5230 E STOP 11 RD STE 300
Indianapolis, IN 46237
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 322 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
2900 N RIVER RD
West Lafayette, IN 47906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
1201 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
Owensboro, KY 42303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 643 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number150162
Location8111 S Emerson AveIndianapolis, IN 46237 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Owensboro, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180038
Location1201 Pleasant Valley RoadOwensboro, KY 42303 · Daviess County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46237 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
$161.76 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Speech-Language Pathologist
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Speech-Language Pathologist
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Perfusionist
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Emergency Medicine
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Emergency Medicine
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Anesthesiology
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8111 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237

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 Sanders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Sanders is 1720548621. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2019.

Where is Benjamin Sanders located?

Benjamin Sanders practices at 8111 S Emerson Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The listed phone number is (317) 528-6263.

What is Benjamin Sanders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Benjamin Sanders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Sanders 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Benjamin Sanders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Sanders reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Franciscan Physician Network (Indianapolis, IN), Meridian Health Services Corp. (Indianapolis, IN), North Central Health Services, Inc. (West Lafayette, IN) and Owensboro Health Medical Group, Inc. (Owensboro, KY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Sanders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Sanders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Benjamin Sanders 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 Sanders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Sanders is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Sanders was last updated on February 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.