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Ophthalmology

Jerome V. Benz Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in York, PA · Harrisburg, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Jerome V. Benz Jr., DO is an ophthalmologist at 170 Boston Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 602-1010. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jerome V. Benz Jr. had 450 Original Medicare patients and 1,718 services. NPI 1104813468. 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: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 170 Boston Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (570) 602‑1010
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: UPMC Memorial, UPMC Pinnacle Hospitals
  • Group practice: Vision Innovation Centers of Pennsylvania LLC
  • Medical school: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 1997 (29 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jerome V. Benz Jr., 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 Jerome V. Benz Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jerome V. Benz Jr. 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 Jerome V. Benz Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 450 Original Medicare patients and 1,718 services for Jerome V. Benz Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jerome V. Benz Jr.'s NPI number?
1104813468. 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 Jerome V. Benz Jr., 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 patients450
Services billed to Medicare1,718
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)414 services
  2. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)391 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)358 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)211 services
  5. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)191 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%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Anxiety24%

Hospitals where Jerome V. Benz Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jerome V. Benz Jr. 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.

  • UPMC MemorialYork, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390101
  • UPMC Pinnacle HospitalsHarrisburg, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390067

Practice locations

Addresses where Jerome V. Benz Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jerome V. Benz Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vision Innovation Centers of Pennsylvania LLC86 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in West Pittston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Pittston, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Vision Innovation Centers of Pennsylvania LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1104813468
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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