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Ophthalmology

Benjamin A. Katz, MD

Sees patients in Salem, OR · Oregon

Summary

Benjamin A. Katz, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Salem, OR. NPI 1598907883. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Benjamin A. Katz, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the NorthwestGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Benjamin A. Katz see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Salem, OR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Benjamin A. Katz's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Benjamin A. Katz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin A. Katz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Benjamin A. Katz?
(800) 813-2000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Benjamin A. Katz's NPI number?
1598907883. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Benjamin A. Katz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin A. Katz as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest1,807 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598907883
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians