Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS

Individual provider Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · NPI 1760463632

Dr. Benjamin W Light, MD, FACS is an Otolaryngology in Decatur, Alabama. Graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb) in 1994, 32 years ago. Practices with Decatur ENT Associates PC, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
32
Trained at
University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb)
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.
FACS — Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
A surgeon admitted as a fellow of the ACS.

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Practice location Address checks out

1218 13th Ave SE
Decatur, AL 35601-4307
Phone: (256) 355-6200
Fax: (256) 355-6241
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Specialties & licences

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207YX0905X · Licence 00024976 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1760463632
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD , FACS
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 8, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJanuary 28, 2013

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOTOLARYNGOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)
Graduated 1994 (32 years in practice)
Group practice Decatur Ent Associates Pc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount