Quick answers
- Does Benjamin G. Plank accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin G. Plank accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Benjamin G. Plank see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 681 services for Benjamin G. Plank. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin G. Plank's NPI number?
- 1053462200. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Benjamin G. Plank, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 681 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)152 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)86 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)73 services
- Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)38 services
- Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance (33370)32 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Heart failure72%
- Ischemic heart disease70%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Atrial fibrillation53%
Hospitals where Benjamin G. Plank works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin G. Plank at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Kona Community HospitalKealakekua, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120019
- North Hawaii Community Hospital, IncKamuela, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120028
- The Queens Medical CenterHonolulu, HI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 120001
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin G. Plank is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin G. Plank as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Queens University Medical Group614 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other interventional cardiologists in Honolulu
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Honolulu, HI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Queens University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053462200 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians