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 Dubuque Otolaryngology Physician, 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

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Benda's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Benda practices Otolaryngology Physician in Dubuque, IA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Benda practice?
Dr. Thomas Benda practices at 535 Cedar Cross Road, Dubuque, IA 520037704. Office phone: 5635880506.
What is Dr. Thomas Benda's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Benda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003897554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Benda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Benda accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Benda commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.