Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Epstein, D.O., M.A.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Okeechobee, FL

  • NPI 1043376890
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1924 US Highway 441 N
Okeechobee, FL 349721922
(863) 357-0540
fax (863) 357-0546

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2012
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #OS10817
Medicaid (2)
NJ #52280000 · FL #001728600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043376890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
948
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,574
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 355 158 $124
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 210 67 $69
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 174 42 $126
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 52 52 $164
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 45 36 $176
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 23 22 $130
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 20 19 $12
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 19 18 $16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 18 18 $172
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 17 17 $217

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Okeechobee Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,637
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 6 $1,637.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$868
Travel and Lodging
$770

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
540
Patients
309
Total drug cost
$8,477
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 109 52 $1,070
Mupirocin Generic 68 52 $655
Celecoxib Generic 57 26 $963
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 41 17 $815
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 33 $334
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 37 32 $214
Penicillin V Potassium Generic 35 23 $236
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 29 21 $233
Lidocaine Generic 27 0 $2,973
Cephalexin Generic 18 13 $208

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Epstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Epstein practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Okeechobee, FL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Epstein practice?
Dr. Benjamin Epstein practices at 1924 US Highway 441 N, Okeechobee, FL 349721922. Office phone: 8633570540.
What is Dr. Benjamin Epstein's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Epstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043376890, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Epstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Epstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Epstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose (HCPCS J7323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.