Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Kuhns, MD, MS

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Des Plaines, IL

  • NPI 1770947665
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
999 E Touhy Ave Ste 450
Des Plaines, IL 600182748
(630) 920-2323
Additional location
181 W Meadow Dr Ste 1000
Vail, CO 816575889
(970) 479-5782
Additional location
601 Elmwood Ave, University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY 146420001
(847) 219-6950

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036.163387 · Colorado #2345467

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770947665. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,186
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 6 $2,370.83
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $1,214.92
Stryker Corporation 6 $465.86
Oak Med, Inc. 1 $120.37
Linvatec Corporation 1 $14.47

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,077
Grant
$1,215
Food and Beverage
$895

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Kuhns's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Kuhns practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Des Plaines, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Kuhns practice?
Dr. Benjamin Kuhns practices at 999 E Touhy Ave Ste 450, Des Plaines, IL 600182748. Office phone: 6309202323.
What is Dr. Benjamin Kuhns's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Kuhns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770947665, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kuhns accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Kuhns accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.