Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. THOMAS BENDA, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: OTOLARYNGOLOGY) · DUBUQUE, IA

  • NPI 1003897554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
535 CEDAR CROSS ROAD
DUBUQUE, IA 520037704
(563) 588-0506
fax (563) 588-0451

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2019
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #29238
Medicaid
IA #0100461

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003897554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
806
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,527
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 209 155 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 104 104 $103
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 90 75 $117
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 72 65 $52
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 66 37 $173
92504 Exam of ear using a microscope 56 41 $26
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 54 43 $40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 42 $119
69220 Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity 22 14 $84
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 21 19 $89

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ConvaTec Inc. 2 $56.55
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 2 $41.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$98

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,063
Patients
373
Total drug cost
$35,591
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 369 109 $4,259
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 240 69 $10,698
Omeprazole Generic 75 13 $635
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 56 40 $913
Montelukast Sodium Generic 56 0 $477
Azelastine Hcl Generic 39 11 $884
Prednisone Generic 37 31 $118
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 27 21 $429
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 26 26 $204
Ofloxacin Generic 26 23 $920