Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ben Pradhan, M.D., M.S.E.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pasadena, CA

  • NPI 1821042987
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 28.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2627 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 911071412
(626) 797-2002
fax (626) 798-0567

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2015
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A70279
Medicaid
CA #00A70279

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821042987. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,194
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$371,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 423 358 $59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 301 245 $98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 216 179 $194
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 186 181 $151
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 148 148 $179
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 126 123 $137
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 88 56 $45
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 84 80 $62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 78 62 $62
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 72 71 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$462
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 14 $386.13
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $53.05
Molnlycke Health Care US, LLC 1 $22.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$462

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
377
Patients
284
Total drug cost
$3,943
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 100 66 $1,411
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 100 92 $355
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 88 65 $714
Methocarbamol Generic 20 12 $329
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 15 $115
Tramadol Hcl Generic 16 11 $119
Calcitonin-Salmon (Calcitonin,salmon,synthetic) Brand 13 12 $640
Gabapentin Generic 12 0 $123
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 11 11 $137

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ben Pradhan's medical specialty?
Dr. Ben Pradhan practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Pasadena, CA.
Where does Dr. Ben Pradhan practice?
Dr. Ben Pradhan practices at 2627 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 911071412. Office phone: 6267972002.
What is Dr. Ben Pradhan's NPI?
Dr. Ben Pradhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821042987, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ben Pradhan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ben Pradhan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ben Pradhan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.