Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Gootee, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Columbus, IN

  • NPI 1235687948
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1413 Washington St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-1919

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 16, 2025
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Indiana #18004070B · Tennessee #ODT3283

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235687948. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
781
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$52,985
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 241 208 $119
92250 Photography of the retina 218 208 $33
92285 Photography of content of eyes 165 146 $21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 50 40 $84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 34 19 $98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 25 25 $155
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 24 22 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 24 21 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$190
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Optos, Inc. 1 $144.99
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 2 $45.02

By nature of payment

Entertainment
$145
Food and Beverage
$45

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
165
Patients
60
Total drug cost
$4,084
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 95 25 $2,100
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 48 35 $1,504
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 11 0 $357
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 11 0 $123

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Gootee's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Gootee practices Optometrist in Columbus, IN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Gootee practice?
Dr. Benjamin Gootee practices at 1413 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201. Office phone: 8123721919.
What is Dr. Benjamin Gootee's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Gootee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235687948, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Gootee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Gootee accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Gootee commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Photography of content of eyes (HCPCS 92285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.