Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Stephens, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Vista, CA

  • NPI 1043624448
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 97.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2067 W Vista Way Ste 120
Vista, CA 920836032
(760) 758-2020
fax (760) 758-1410
Additional location
1 Medical Center Drive, Eye Institute
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 598-6925
Additional location
6140 S Memorial Dr
Tulsa, OK 741331933
(918) 252-2020
fax (918) 307-1983

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A172672 · Oklahoma #30737

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043624448. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,062
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,071
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 354 344 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 298 239 $93
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 275 183 $40
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 265 173 $484
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 146 146 $155
92134 Imaging of retina 146 145 $42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 139 139 $38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 132 125 $61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 75 72 $57
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 39 15 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,486
Transactions
61
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 3 $380.11
Alcon Vision LLC 12 $331.93
ABBVIE INC. 14 $211.30
Harrow Eye, LLC 7 $195.51
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 18 $191.55
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 3 $78.70
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $77.65
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $19.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,486

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,279
Patients
1,034
Total drug cost
$269,642
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 481 164 $10,827
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 290 87 $7,844
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 290 217 $11,911
Timolol Maleate Generic 182 71 $2,749
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 141 51 $68,167
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 134 43 $3,924
Rhopressa (Netarsudil Mesylate) Brand 132 34 $57,385
Ofloxacin Generic 125 88 $1,756
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 116 82 $3,023
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 91 39 $3,217

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Stephens's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Stephens practices Ophthalmology Physician in Vista, CA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Stephens practice?
Dr. Benjamin Stephens practices at 2067 W Vista Way Ste 120, Vista, CA 920836032. Office phone: 7607582020.
What is Dr. Benjamin Stephens's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043624448, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Stephens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Stephens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Stephens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.