Active NPI 1922052208 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Derek R Benz , PA

Physician Assistant • Atlanta, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Derek Benz, PA is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Atlanta, GA. Practice services are available at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne

Atlanta, GA 303421606

Telephone 4048518000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northside Hospital Homecare Pharmacy Facility NPI 1639178213

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 9.7 Yrs

State Avg: 12.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1197 Specialists

Practicing in Atlanta, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	26	26	$1450.00	$153.25
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	13	13	$981.00	$106.13
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	11	11	$111.00	$7.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	44	43	$1450.00	$150.57
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	37	36	$981.00	$103.45
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	13	13	$111.00	$6.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	52	52	$111.00	$7.06
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	29	29	$1450.00	$152.04
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	11	11	$981.00	$104.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	101	100	$1450.00	$152.98
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	61	61	$653.00	$62.30
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	40	39	$111.00	$7.18
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	22	22	$981.00	$105.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	99	99	$1450.00	$150.11
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	41	41	$653.00	$56.32
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	29	29	$981.00	$103.33
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	25	25	$111.00	$7.30
12002 Simple repair of surface wound of scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm	12	12	$779.00	$52.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	64	63	$1450.00	$148.46
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	53	52	$653.00	$53.12
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	40	40	$981.00	$100.83
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	23	23	$111.00	$7.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	61	58	$1450.00	$148.07
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	60	60	$653.00	$53.00
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	39	39	$981.00	$98.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only	66	65	$73.54	$7.21
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	50	50	$923.80	$99.85
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	36	36	$1357.63	$147.35
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	27	27	$516.30	$52.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 004114

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License GA 004114

Definition to come...

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

744705159B (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

744705159 (GA)

Medicaid State Provider ID

744705159A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Amerigroup

10043450 (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Wellcare

333432 (GA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Anesthesiology

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Hospitalist

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 12, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 12, 2008

Registered at 1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 303421606 (Tel: 4048518000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 12, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 2968, KENNESAW, GA 301569117 (Tel: 7707790015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 12, 2008

Recorded as DEREK BENZ, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 12, 2008

Physician Assistant (License #004114 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922052208

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 20, 2006

Last Update: November 12, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2968

Kennesaw, GA 301569117

Phone: 7707790015

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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