Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Cullen, D.P.M.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1851652309
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 68.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2650 Camino del Rio N Ste 101
San Diego, CA 921081630
(619) 291-0777
fax (619) 291-3231
Mailing address
770 Washington St, #202
San Diego, CA 921032209

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2017
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #E5029 · California #EL1834

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851652309. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,692
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$125,233
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 453 163 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 274 174 $97
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 144 67 $39
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 141 62 $93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 100 84 $61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 98 98 $120
11057 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths 87 24 $101
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 68 39 $81
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 57 20 $129
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 51 26 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in San Diego Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,997
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arthrex, INC. 2 $3,750.00
Synthes GmbH 3 $1,901.36
Paragon 28, INC. 3 $1,645.25
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 4 $356.89
Smith+Nephew, INC. 7 $221.95
Stryker Corporation 4 $158.36
Trimed, INC. 3 $146.06
Nevro Corp. 1 $137.94
Elevate Surgical Co 5 $110.88
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $87.56
Acera Surgical, INC. 3 $70.77
Kerecis Limited 1 $69.08
Mimedx Group, INC. 3 $65.57
Spr Therapeutics, INC 2 $57.05
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $52.55

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$3,750
Food and Beverage
$1,727
Consulting Fee
$1,410
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$1,000
Travel and Lodging
$901
Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$209

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
155
Patients
81
Total drug cost
$3,320
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 46 27 $1,768
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 18 $165
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 18 12 $324
Clotrimazole Generic 17 13 $405
Gabapentin Generic 15 0 $253
Cephalexin Generic 12 11 $167
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $79
Methylprednisolone Generic 11 0 $159

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Cullen's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Cullen practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Cullen practice?
Dr. Benjamin Cullen practices at 2650 Camino del Rio N Ste 101, San Diego, CA 921081630. Office phone: 6192910777.
What is Dr. Benjamin Cullen's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Cullen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851652309, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Cullen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Cullen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Cullen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.