Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Gruber, MD, PHD, FACS

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1134197957
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2535 S King Dr
Chicago, IL 606164746
(312) 842-7117
fax (312) 326-2102
Additional location
2525 S Michigan Ave, Ear Nose and Throat Center, Mercy Hospital
Chicago, IL 606162477
(312) 567-2002
Mailing address
29373 Network Pl
Chicago, IL 606731293

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2025
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-067590

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134197957. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$35,487
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 90 69 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 82 82 $119
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 38 31 $58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 28 $133
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 30 29 $48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 23 18 $8
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 23 23 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $175
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 16 13 $138
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 12 12 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in Chicago Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 71. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$141
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $71.19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $32.95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $18.50
Atos Medical INC 1 $14.16
Ambu INC. 1 $4.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$141

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
307
Patients
175
Total drug cost
$9,808
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Famotidine Generic 47 28 $760
Methylprednisolone Generic 47 41 $498
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 46 23 $845
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 38 $88
Cefadroxil Generic 24 20 $334
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 20 0 $752
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth) Brand 19 0 $2,764
Cephalexin Generic 15 14 $71
Ofloxacin Generic 15 11 $879
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocort) Brand 13 0 $746

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Gruber's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Gruber practices Otolaryngology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Gruber practice?
Dr. Benjamin Gruber practices at 2535 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 606164746. Office phone: 3128427117.
What is Dr. Benjamin Gruber's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Gruber's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134197957, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Gruber accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Gruber accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Gruber 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); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.