Quick answers
- Does Benjamin F. Kelley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin F. Kelley 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 F. Kelley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,156 Original Medicare patients and 7,658 services for Benjamin F. Kelley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Benjamin F. Kelley's NPI number?
- 1659702942. 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 F. Kelley, 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 | 2,156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,658 |
| Different services or procedures | 113 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,753 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,168 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)856 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)534 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)378 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Atrial fibrillation20%
Hospitals where Benjamin F. Kelley works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin F. Kelley 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.
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050424
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Benjamin F. Kelley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
- 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 2nd Floor SW209La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑8122
- 10820 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑4100
- 2445 Truxtun Rd, Suite 200San Diego, CA 92106 (858) 554‑9100
- 3105 Cedar Ravine Rd, Suite 201Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626‑1602
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Benjamin F. Kelley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
- Berman Skin Institute Medical Group Inc22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rush Medical College Of Rush University |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 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) | 1659702942 |
| 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