Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Kester, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lombard, IL
- NPI 1568851251
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1801 S Highland Ave Ste 220
Lombard, IL 601484932
(630) 790-1872
fax (630) 873-8812 - Mailing address
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Po Box 713260
Chicago, IL 606771260
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036.152037
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568851251. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,415
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$115,290
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 616 | 99 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 161 | 124 | $93 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 124 | 97 | $76 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 88 | 88 | $181 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 86 | 81 | $132 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 77 | 77 | $117 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 73 | 64 | $53 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 48 | 48 | $174 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 42 | 34 | $49 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 31 | 27 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,328
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 17 | $2,746.62 | |
| Vericel Corporation | 7 | $459.16 | |
| EXACTECH, INC. | 1 | $122.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
351
Patients
235
Total drug cost
$2,758
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 65 | 35 | $367 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 57 | 41 | $262 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 40 | 28 | $626 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 38 | 35 | $152 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 37 | 33 | $474 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 35 | 27 | $134 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 32 | 23 | $328 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $156 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 17 | 13 | $76 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 12 | 0 | $182 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Kester's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Kester practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Lombard, IL.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Kester practice?
Dr. Benjamin Kester practices at 1801 S Highland Ave Ste 220, Lombard, IL 601484932. Office phone: 6307901872.
What is Dr. Benjamin Kester's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Kester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568851251, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Kester accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Kester accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Kester commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.