Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Nicholas, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · West Reading, PA

  • NPI 1336631381
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
420 S 5Th Ave
West Reading, PA 196112143
(484) 628-8640
fax (484) 628-9003
Mailing address
Po Box 13579
Reading, PA 196123579

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MT215514

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336631381. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,040
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,865
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 229 149 $85
92134 Imaging of retina 148 125 $37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 123 104 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 84 66 $122
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 75 53 $196
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 60 60 $160
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 50 32 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 37 33 $34
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 36 23 $475
92025 Ct scan of cornea 33 30 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in West Reading Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$690
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $382.16
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 5 $123.95
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $72.24
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $59.90
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $21.05
RxSight INC 1 $17.33
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 1 $13.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$690

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
258
Patients
152
Total drug cost
$11,972
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 69 58 $4,726
Latanoprost Generic 63 15 $947
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 29 21 $291
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 22 21 $315
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 18 12 $810
Ofloxacin Generic 17 13 $246
Tobradex St (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 16 12 $3,966
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Generic 13 0 $585
Timolol Maleate Generic 11 0 $85

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholas practices Internal Medicine Physician in West Reading, PA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Nicholas practice?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholas practices at 420 S 5Th Ave, West Reading, PA 196112143. Office phone: 4846288640.
What is Dr. Benjamin Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336631381, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Nicholas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.