Dr. Benjamin J. Copeland, M.D.
ENT (Otolaryngology) (Otolaryngology Physician)
- Medicare participating
At a glance
- Medical school
- Ohio State University College of Medicine (1997)
- Years since graduation
- 29
- In the NPI registry since
- 2007
- Medicare patients seen, 2024
- 494
The NPI date is when this clinician registered for a National Provider Identifier, the billing number used on health claims. It is not a license, graduation or board-certification date. NPIs were first issued in May 2005 and became required on claims in 2007–2008, so an early date usually means the clinician was already in practice before then. What an NPI is
Education and training
- 1997Medical school: Ohio State University College of Medicine
- 2007Registered with an NPI (national billing number; not a license date) — NPIs began in 2005, so practice likely started earlier
Undergraduate school, residency, fellowship, licensing exams and board certification aren’t in public federal data. Board certification can be confirmed with the certifying board (ABMS member boards for MDs, AOA boards for DOs).
Specialties and state licenses
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Otolaryngology Physician primary
IN license 01057353A
As reported to the NPI registry. To confirm a license is current, check the state medical board.
Where they work
Hospitals
- Indiana University Health Indianapolis, IN
- Ascension St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, IN
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
- Community Hospital South, Inc. Indianapolis, IN
- Reid Health Richmond, IN
Medical groups
- Franciscan Physician Network (1,170 clinicians)
- Otolaryngology Associates LLC (45 clinicians)
Hospitals this clinician lists with Medicare, and groups they bill Medicare through (Care Compare). Affiliation doesn’t mean they see patients at every location.
Medicare patients and services
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 494
- Services billed
- 1,671
- Patients’ average age
- 74
| Service | Times | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | 529 | 32 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 196 | 161 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | 144 | 102 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 91 | 78 |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | 60 | 41 |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | 41 | 18 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 40 | 40 |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | 19 | 19 |
| Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting | 17 | 17 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 17 | 17 |
Medicare fee-for-service only. CMS leaves out services billed for fewer than 11 patients. These figures describe a practice’s Medicare work; they aren’t a measure of quality.
Medicare prescriptions
| Drug | Prescriptions |
|---|---|
| Cephalexin Other prescribers in Indianapolis, IN | 103 |
| Ondansetron Odt (ondansetron) Other prescribers in Indianapolis, IN | 100 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (oxycodone hcl/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Indianapolis, IN | 56 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) Other prescribers in Indianapolis, IN | 38 |
| Ofloxacin Other prescribers in Indianapolis, IN | 19 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (ciprofloxacin hcl/dexameth) | 15 |
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D, including refills. CMS leaves out drugs prescribed fewer than 11 times.
Payments from drug and device companies
In 2025, 4 companies reported 8 payments worth $556 in total to this clinician.
| Advanced Bionics, LLC | $395 |
|---|---|
| Med-el Corporation | $111 |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | $33.01 |
| Genzyme Corporation | $16.81 |
| Food and Beverage | $556 |
|---|
From CMS Open Payments. A payment is not evidence of wrongdoing; many are for consulting, teaching or meals. Clinicians can review and dispute their records with CMS.