Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Paustian, PA

Physician Assistant · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1679200992
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
219 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 606545600
(312) 878-1945
Mailing address
811 W Agatite Ave Apt 504
Chicago, IL 606406203

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2022 — 4 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #085.009164

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679200992. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
156
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$10,027
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 29 $80
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 30 15 $16
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) 22 21 $41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $101
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $149
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 13 $114
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 12 12 $3
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 12 12 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 260 peers in Chicago Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 2.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Paustian's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Paustian practices Physician Assistant in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Paustian practice?
Dr. Benjamin Paustian practices at 219 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 606545600. Office phone: 3128781945.
What is Dr. Benjamin Paustian's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Paustian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679200992, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Paustian accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Paustian accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Paustian commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (HCPCS 87804); Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (HCPCS 87811). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.