BENJAMIN D KUHNS MD, MS
NPI 1770947665
Orthopaedic Surgery in Des Plaines, IL

Q: What is Benjamin Kuhns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Kuhns is 1770947665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2016.

Q: What is Benjamin Kuhns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Kuhns was last updated on June 9, 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.

Active since April 07, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

99.15/100

CMS Quality Rating

999 E TOUHY AVE STE 450, DES PLAINES, IL 60018(630) 920-2323 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2023, Aug 19, 2022, Aug 12, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Benjamin D Kuhns Md, Ms NPPES

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

BENJAMIN D KUHNS MD, MS (NPI 1770947665) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Des Plaines, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.163387) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770947665

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN D KUHNSCredential: MD, MS

Location Address999 E TOUHY AVE STE 450Des Plaines, IL 60018-2748

Mailing Address999 E Touhy Ave Ste 450Des Plaines, IL 60018-2748 · (630) 920-2323

Phone(630) 920-2323

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2023

✔ NPI 1770947665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.163387

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X · License 2345467 (CO)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

999 E TOUHY AVE STE 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1181 W Meadow Dr Ste 1000Vail, CO 81657-5889 · Phone (970) 479-5782

Location 2601 Elmwood Ave, University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, NY 14642-0001 · Phone (847) 219-6950

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 D Kuhns Md, Ms 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 ID9537419403

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230530001189, I20230607001199

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 2

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

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140242

Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Alexius Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hoffman Estates, IL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number140290

Location1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60018 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

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

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.

99.15/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

ABIGAIL ROBERTS PA-C

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