Benjamin D Kuhns, MD, MS

Orthopaedic Surgery

Benjamin D Kuhns is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Des Plaines, IL with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(630) 920-2323Des Plaines, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Benjamin D Kuhns, MD, MS practices as part of a group orthopedic surgeon practice in Des Plaines, IL. With 10+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Des Plaines area. An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.15/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 47 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in ILSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Des Plaines10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1079dNPPES updated 2023-06-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

999 E Touhy Ave Ste 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2748

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

99.15/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)

Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

11

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescriptions Written

16

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$4.2k received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 D Kuhns's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 8, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 10 years in practice

    Established

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Benjamin D Kuhns

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin D Kuhns for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Des Plaines 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 D Kuhns

Dr. Kuhns is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Des Plaines, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 920-2323.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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