Benjamin F Kelley, M.D.
Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Dermatology
Benjamin F Kelley is a Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Dermatology specialist based in La Jolla, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Benjamin F Kelley, M.D. practices as part of a group mohs-micrographic surgery dermatology specialist practice in La Jolla, CA. He graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1971dNPPES updated 2020-12-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1036
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.31%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,359
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
491
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
913
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $47k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$658 received from industry
27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Benjamin F Kelley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Dec 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
Taxonomy: 207ND0101X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200021
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Care With Benjamin F Kelley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin F Kelley for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to La Jolla required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Benjamin F Kelley
NPI records show Dr. Kelley as active with telehealth listed in La Jolla, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-8646.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Benjamin F Kelley
Practice Location
10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1036
Mailing Address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
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