Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Nicholson, M.D., M.A.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Saint Joseph, MI

  • NPI 1003016916
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2848 Niles RD
Saint Joseph, MI 490853352
(269) 428-3300
fax (269) 428-5005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 26, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0107X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301106941

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003016916. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
30,165
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,140,615
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg 22,020 68 $37
67028 Injection of drug into eye 2,198 397 $110
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg 1,772 213 $870
92134 Imaging of retina 1,352 653 $38
J3590 Unclassified biologics 722 192 $93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 509 397 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 503 354 $123
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg 285 11 $228
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg 280 11 $199
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 165 122 $87

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,412. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 1 $20.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
669
Patients
277
Total drug cost
$23,806
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 172 101 $9,603
Latanoprost Generic 136 40 $2,421
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 80 32 $1,701
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 59 51 $906
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 57 22 $1,222
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 45 14 $1,308
Timolol Maleate Generic 42 17 $580
Prednisone Generic 40 0 $323
Difluprednate Generic 16 0 $2,877
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 11 0 $250

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholson practices Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Saint Joseph, MI.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Nicholson practice?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholson practices at 2848 Niles RD, Saint Joseph, MI 490853352. Office phone: 2694283300.
What is Dr. Benjamin Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003016916, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Injection of drug into eye (HCPCS 67028); Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (HCPCS J0178). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.