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Dermatology

Benjamin H. Kaffenberger, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Benjamin H. Kaffenberger, MD is a dermatologist at 1328 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone: (614) 293-1707. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benjamin H. Kaffenberger had 539 Original Medicare patients and 1,689 services. NPI 1073833042. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 1328 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 · Directions (9 more locations)
  • Phone: (614) 293‑1707
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ohio State University State Health System
  • Group practice: OSU Internal Medicine LLC
  • Medical school: Ohio State University College Of Medicine · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benjamin H. Kaffenberger, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Benjamin H. Kaffenberger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin H. Kaffenberger 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 H. Kaffenberger see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 539 Original Medicare patients and 1,689 services for Benjamin H. Kaffenberger. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benjamin H. Kaffenberger's NPI number?
1073833042. 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 H. Kaffenberger, 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 patients539
Services billed to Medicare1,689
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)341 services
  2. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)309 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)229 services
  4. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)158 services
  5. Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes (99451)121 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Benjamin H. Kaffenberger works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin H. Kaffenberger 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Benjamin H. Kaffenberger is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin H. Kaffenberger as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • OSU Internal Medicine LLC1,161 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Columbus

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in OSU Internal Medicine LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOhio State University College Of Medicine
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073833042
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians